Concerts, Lectures, Events, Services…
In this course, we will be learning the very basics of music. If you’ve ever wondered what all those black circles and lines mean, then this is the course for you. Some of the topics that we will cover include how to read different clefs, rhythm, and key signatures. No prior experience required!
4 sessions: Sept 2, 9, 16, 23, 2025
Curriculum for Adults, written by the Rev. Dennis Rohn and led by Darla Earnest.
One session per week for 12 weeks.
Wednesdays, Sept. 3-Nov. 19 / 12:00pm
This curriculum is designed to help participants understand the theology expressed in hymn texts and the importance of hymn singing within the context of Moravian worship. For centuries Moravians have written and adapted hymns to express the theology we share.
Joseph Haydn, String Quartet, op. 77, No. 1 from MMF collections. Three sessions, 3 weeks.
Sept 4 – Vienna in the Classical Period
Sept 11 – Haydn’s Life
Sept 18 – opus 77 and the string quartet
Explore music in the nineteenth century. Composers during this period wrestled with a new understanding of their place in society. From their uplifting of the composer to their thoughts on the function and purpose of art, we are still living in a world created by the Romantics.
5 weeks; 5 classes
Sept 17, 24, Oct 1, 8, 15
Figured Bass allowed musicians to be able to harmonize music, while only looking at a melody and bass line. In this class, we will decipher figured bass notation and how to "realize" it (write out all the notes). A general foundation of music theory is recommended for this class.
Music is an art in which sounds unfold over time. In this course, we will begin to look more deeply at the underlying structures on which music is built and how composers have used different techniques to create a sense of coherence. You should be able to read music to get the most out of the class.
4 weeks; 4 classes
Franz Schubert's Mass No. 3 from MMF collections.
Three sessions; 3 weeks
Oct 9 – Schubert’s Life
Oct 16 – a History of the Mass
Oct 23 – Schubert’s Mass No. 3
The Singstunde (hour of singing) will be a collaborative effort, creating an evening of concert and worship, creatively structured with the Moramus Chorale singing several anthems unto themselves, surrounded by congregational hymns, and some instrumental selections. (band prelude at 6:30pm)
A gateway into the world of digital music notation, MuseScore is a free software. If you are seeking to transcribe your written music, publish your compositions, or simply want to learn the ins and outs of notation software, this class is for you.
Last Spring, in our Hymn-writing class, we worked on developing our philosophy of hymn-writing. This class will seek submissions and review newly written texts, tunes, harmonized chorales, and other settings of congregational music.
Moravian Historical Society
Enjoy Advent and Christmas hymns sung with the 1776 Tannenberg organ. Space is limited.
(Time TBD)
The rich traditions of a German and Moravian Christmas offer a delightful experience for the entire family. Enjoy decorations, enchanting Christmas music, and delicious holiday treats. Free; items available for purchase.
