Comments for Moravian Music Foundation

Comment on What was the hymn sung by Jesus and his disciples? by Virgina Merrell

Virgina Merrell — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 20:40:35 +0000

Love this

Comment on New Recording Release by Phil Bauguess

Phil Bauguess — Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:15:49 +0000

I played in the Olivet Moravian Band under Robert’s leadership!
Great talented Gentleman!

Comment on Moravian Composers by Erik Salzwedel

Erik Salzwedel — Sat, 27 Sep 2025 23:23:50 +0000

In reply to Margaret E Thorne.

Very interesting. It is quite a feat that Antes, born in America, acquired such luthier skills. There was an exhibit at the Moravian Archives a few years ago about the Moravian Instrument Makers. I will try to send you the name of the researcher and send you some images from the display.
Christian Ignatius Latrobe was a Moravian from England. He is listed under “L” I’ll double check but I think Antes married Latrobe’s daughter.

Comment on Moravian Composers by Margaret E Thorne

Margaret E Thorne — Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:46:44 +0000

Why isn’t John Antes Latrobe listed? I saw his name associated with John Antes’; it looked like he was a composer. Clearly they are related (although I have never heard of him before).
Also, I know Johann Johannes Antes’ music by the hymn tunes, such as Falkner, named for the area where he was born in PA. Can I find it by the tune name?
I have seen (and even played) his violin at the Whitfield House in Nazareth, but I know very little about his instrument making — I only knew he made the violin. Where can I find more information? I have read Crewes, but it he glossed over it. I have a vested interest: I am an Antes descendant–of his sister, Elizabeth, my fourth g-grandmother. And I have been a violinist all my life. Any help would be appreciated.

Comment on Bethlehem Municipal Band by Joel and Mary Anne Hoffner

Joel and Mary Anne Hoffner — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 17:30:18 +0000

Many Thanks, Don (Kemmerer), to you and your musicians. We are only two of the many whose lives have been enriched by you, especially ,in our case, at the Bethlehem Rose Garden.

Comment on What was the hymn sung by Jesus and his disciples? by Christopher Alexander

Christopher Alexander — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:58:33 +0000

I believe that, after the Last Supper, the disciples exited the room of the Last Supper, came down to street level. The disciples formed a circle, probably holding hands to form a ring, and Jesus moved in a dance in the centre, singing Psalm 136.
Jesus sang the individual verses of Psalm 136 and after each verse the disciples sang the chorus “His Love Endures Forever”, moving around Him in a circle, with Him in the centre.
After they finished the hymn, they went to the Garden of Gethsemane.

Comment on Moramus Chorale Seeks Singers by Erik Salzwedel

Erik Salzwedel — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 14:32:33 +0000

In reply to Alice jones.

We plan to video record the Moramus Concert and post it on the MMF YouTube channel by the end of May. https://www.youtube.com/@MoravianMusicFndn

Comment on Moramus Chorale Seeks Singers by Alice jones

Alice jones — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 19:09:12 +0000

Will these worship services be available via zoom for those of us who are homebound?

Comment on Comenius Music Academy by Erik Salzwedel

Erik Salzwedel — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:55:25 +0000

In reply to Kathy Cooper.

MMF programming is led by Chris Ogburn christopher@moravianmusic.org You may send him an inquiry. Thank you.

Comment on What was the hymn sung by Jesus and his disciples? by Nane Tomala

Nane Tomala — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 21:02:02 +0000

Thanks to know in my heart,soul and spirit that YESUAH sang a song before going back to heaven