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Heartfelt thanks to the following individuals and organizations
that have contributed to the success of the 25th Moravian Music Festival:
Thank you, Sponsors!
Bethlehem Area Moravians
for providing funds for the 2021 online Festival and for 2022 scholarship support for a musician from each Bethlehem Area Moravian church
Moravian Theological Seminary
for sponsoring housing for the Steel Pan players
Chancy and Keith Kapp
for underwriting the Kapp Scholarship for Young Adults (all expenses)
Barbara Boyce Howard
for underwriting two scholarships for band participants
David and Sabrena Bagby
for sponsoring the printed programs
Central Moravian Church
for their generous contributions to the 26th Moravian Music Festival, including the time and talents of their staff and the use of their excellent facilities
Moravian University
for the use of housing and dining facilities and all staff assistance in planning and managing housing and meals and the Banquet
Bach Choir of Bethlehem
for use of the portative organ
AND…
All the myriad volunteers and program leaders (see Administration list)
without whom this Festival could not happen!
and many of you Festival participants!
for your generous donations as Friends of the Moravian Music Festival
HOUSING is no longer available.
You may still register for Festival.
On-Campus Housing is for the four nights of Festival on the Moravian University campus.
Note: Linens provided.
There is a blanket and pillow on each bed for when the guest arrives and the guest is responsible for making up their own bed. Each attendee will receive the following when it comes to linens:
– 2 flat sheets
– 1 pillow case
– 3 towels
– 1 washcloth
Note: Lighting is sparse in the rooms, so you are encouraged to bring additional portable lighting for your room.
Moravian Music Festival
Festival Concert Band invites all wind instrumentalists, of all ages and levels, to participate in rehearsals and performances all week. Required is a love of music, a thirst for learning, and commitment to sharing your best. The Festival Concert Band is conducted by Allen Frank
Location: Foy Hall
Registrants of the Moravian Music Festival who choose to play in the Concert Band, may also join another smaller ensemble, like handbells, chamber, steel pan, or trombone choir.
Concert Band members are encouraged to play with the Prelude Band prior to evening concerts.
The 26th Festival will feature a varied program of sacred and secular music; some, Moravian-related.
The Concert Band will rehearse in Foy Hall on the south campus of Moravian University and perform its concert on Saturday morning in Foy Hall.
Moravian Music Festival
Festival Chorus is open to all vocalists attending the Festival. Required is a love of Moravian music, a thirst for learning, and commitment to sharing your talent. The Festival Chorus and Orchestra is conducted by Maestro John Sinclair.
Location: Central Moravian Church
Registrants may listen to MP3 audio of the choral anthems:
CHORUS REHEARSAL TRACKS
MP3 and VIDEO of four of the anthems
This ensemble’s rehearsals and repertoire center on the Friday night Festival Chorus and Orchestra Concert. Other singing opportunities are the Opening Lovefeast, Anthem Sing, morning devotions, New Music Ensemble, and Random Acts of Music.
The 26th Festival will feature new editions and new compositions. Many of the anthems written by Moravian composers are fully scored for strings and winds, and sometimes, brass. The Chorus will have Becky Kleintop Lepore as the rehearsal accompanist and Festival Organist.
Moravian Music Festival
Festival Orchestra accompanies the Festival Chorus and serves at the pleasure of Maestro John Sinclair, Festival Conductor. This ensemble is professional level, with its rehearsals and repertoire centering around the Friday night Festival Chorus and Orchestra Concert.
Many of the anthems written by Moravian composers are fully scored for strings and winds, and sometimes, brass. The orchestra will consist of a string quartet at the core with other instruments as required by the repertoire and instrumentation needs.
If you are a Moravian musician, performing at a high level, you may apply to join the Festival Orchestra for Festival week. Please send a brief resume to nola@moravianmusic.org or erik@moravianmusic.org. Gwyn Michel is working with Lehigh Valley area contractors to hire professionals to round out needs not met by Festival participants.
On-Campus Housing registration is CLOSED to additional registrants.
The Festival will offer on-campus housing and meal plans through a partnership with Moravian University.
FESTIVAL BANQUET (Wed. 5:30pm)
Johnston Hall, north campus, ( Info, Directions )
Open to all registrants and included in your registration fee. You do not need a “meal plan” to attend the banquet.
RECEPTION IN HONOR OF NOLA and GWYN
All are invited to the Reception on Thursday evening after the concert to honor the retirement of Nola R. Knouse and Gwyneth Michel.
Christian Education (CE) Building – Map –
Festival participants are encouraged to connect with Musicians Around the World!
Watch for information on:
ACTS Youth Musical Production Playwright/Director
Hi everyone! I’m Sarah Hriniak, and I’m the playwright and director of the ACTS musical theater production. I am a member of Schoeneck Moravian Church in Nazareth, PA, where I sing in the choir, play handbells, teach Sunday School, and have served on various boards and committees over the years. I am a middle school teacher and serve as director of my school’s drama club and advisor of my school’s color guard. I’m the dean of Musical Theater Camp at Camp Hope. I love singing, dancing, and using those talents to share my faith. I also love coffee. I’m so excited for our production of ACTS!
While attending Festival, you are welcome to park in the Church‘s lot or in the University‘s lot.
Directions:
There are 49 spaces and 5 handicapped spaces in Lot Z (the Hill parking, green permit) and 77 spaces and 5 handicapped spaces in Lot U (Faculty, Staff, Commuter parking, blue permit).
Note: Campus Police will ticket anyone parking illegally on the grass or in restricted spaces.
Central Church’s lot has 36 spaces in front of the playground and 46 plus handicapped spaces on the playground side.
If all the spaces are available, there are 208. But the college may be using some or all of Lot U, particularly during the day and parking will also be used for all the Festival participants and University staff, as well as the public audience.
(view from the south)
1. Central Moravian Church (organ/choir loft, and kleiner Saal)
3. Old Chapel
10. Clewell Dining – lowest level
11. Brethren’s House – Music Building
13. Peter Hall
16. Foy Concert Hall
18. The Hill (housing)
CE Building (Christian Education) is the white structure just behind #5 on this map.
Map on University website
Central Moravian (sanctuary) = Festival Chorus, Orchestra, Handbell Choir, Organ Recital
Central Moravian (kleiner Saal) = Youth activities
Central Moravian Old Chapel = New Worship Ensemble
Hospitality, Festival office is below the Old Chapel (lower level)
Central’s CE building = Steel Pan Ensemble, Children’s program, ACTS youth musical
Peter Hall = Chamber music and smaller ensembles. Go to 2nd floor of Brethren’s House, follow signs.
Foy Concert Hall = Festival Concert Band, Trombone Choir
Clewell Dining is at the lowest level below Peter Hall. Enter doors from outside in the courtyard.
The Hill = on-campus housing. Residents may park in lot Z.
While attending Festival concerts, whether in Central Church or Foy Hall, you are welcome to park in the Church‘s lot or in the University‘s lot.
Directions:
Map of Bethlehem (close up view, below)
There are 49 spaces and 5 handicapped spaces in Lot Z (the Hill parking, green permit) and 77 spaces and 5 handicapped spaces in Lot U (Faculty, Staff, Commuter parking, blue permit).
Note: Campus Police will ticket anyone parking illegally on the grass or in restricted spaces.
