Moravian Music Festival

Jesus, Still Lead On

July 26-30, 2022
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

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Festival Concerts 2022

Festival Concerts & Services

July 26 – 30, 2022

All are welcome to join us in-person for free live public concerts.

Concert Live-Stream

As another option, some of the
Concerts in Central Moravian Church
will be live-streamed and recorded.
Links and information will be provided below, with each concert event, as it becomes available.

more information

Directions & Parking

Concerts will be in Central Moravian Church and
Foy Hall of Moravian University (south campus).

Maps, links, and information, click here.
See “Registrant Info” for participant parking.

audience parking info

CONCERT PROGRAMS

Festival Concerts

  • 27JulNew Moravian MusicA Concert of New Music by Moravian composers of our time. Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map2:00 pm – 3:15 pm+ Google calendar
  • 27JulOpening WorshipWorship Service of Music
    (Communion/Lovefeast):
    Unitas Chorale will sing: Premiere of anthem by Kim André Arnesen of the beloved Zinzendorf text, Jesus, Still Lead On. Johannes Sörensen’s Blessed Are They and Brian Henkelmann’s Live in Harmony.         Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map8:00 pm – 9:00 pm+ Google calendar
  • 28JulThe Rollins College ConnectionJohn Sinclair, Nola R. Knouse, and Friends present a varied concert by students and former students, and share experiences from years of collaborative projects. Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map2:00 pm – 3:15 pm+ Google calendar
  • 28JulPipes & PedalsA varied program by Moravian organists from around the country Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map7:30 pm – 8:30 pm+ Google calendar
  • 29JulSummer SerenadesMusic by the ensembles:
    Trombone Choir
    Handbell Choir
    Steel Pan Ensemble
    New Worship Ensemble
    other chamber and mixed ensembles
    (order to be determined)         Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map2:00 pm – 5:00 pm+ Google calendar
  • 29JulFestival Chorus & OrchestraA concert of anthems and orchestral works with the Festival Chorus and featured soloists. The Festival Chorus Sings the Church Year in Old and New Favorite Anthems Central Moravian Church: Sanctuary Map7:30 pm – 9:00 pm+ Google calendar
  • 30JulACTS – youth musicalPerformance: Festival Children and Youth.
    A cleverly creative play about "acting" out our Christian lives, following the "Acts" of the Apostles, and using our musical and "act"-ing talents.         Foy Concert Hall Map9:00 am – 10:00 am+ Google calendar
  • 30JulFestival Concert BandThe Concert Band is a mixed wind ensemble of all ages and levels, presenting a wide variety of music, sacred and secular, both Moravian and non-Moravian, led by Allen Frank. Foy Concert Hall Map10:30 am – 11:30 am+ Google calendar

Preludes

  • July 27, 2022
    • Prelude: Band (trombone choir)Prelude: Band (trombone choir)Time: 7:15 pm – 7:55 pm
      7:15 Band Prelude by Trombones Belfry and Lawn of Central Moravian Church + Google calendar
  • July 28, 2022
    • Prelude: Band (youth & mixed winds)Prelude: Band (youth & mixed winds)Time: 6:45 pm – 7:25 pm
      chorales – open to all players Lawn of Central Moravian Church + Google calendar
  • July 29, 2022
    • Prelude: Band (full mixed winds)Prelude: Band (full mixed winds)Time: 6:45 pm – 7:25 pm
      chorales – open to all players Lawn of Central Moravian Church + Google calendar
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Public Concerts

Festivals Concerts will be open to the public, requiring masking and distancing, as well as proof of vaccination status.

PRELUDES: Evening Concerts and Worship are preceded by a prelude (30 minutes)

  • Wednesday
    NEW MORAVIAN MUSIC
    July 27, 2022, 2:00pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Wednesday
    OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE OF MUSIC
    July 27, 2022, 8:00pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Thursday
    THE ROLLINS COLLEGE CONNECTION
    John Sinclair, Nola R. Knouse, and friends
    July 28, 2022, 2:00pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Thursday
    ORGAN RECITAL
    invited soloists
    July 28, 2022, 7:30pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Thursday
    RECEPTION
    In honor of Nola R. Knouse and Gwyneth Michel retirement
  • Friday
    FESTIVAL ENSEMBLES
    July 29, 2022 (Schedule TBD)
    Central Moravian Church
    • Trombone Choir 1:30pm
    • Steel Pan Ensemble 1:30pm
    • Chamber Music 3:00pm
    • Handbells 3:00pm
  • Friday
    FESTIVAL CHORUS & ORCHESTRA
    July 29, 2022, 7:30pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Saturday
    ACTS; the youth musical theater production
    July 30, 2022, 9:00am
    Foy Hall
  • Saturday
    FESTIVAL BAND CONCERT
    July 30, 2022, 10:30am
    Foy Hall

  • Detailed Programs for Each Concert
    When all programs are finalized, you may view or download PDFs of the programs on this page.
  • Explore Moravian Music
    We invite you to view our past concert videos; past festival audio; and past lecture videos on Moravian music topics.