Moravian Music Festival

Jesus, Still Lead On

July 26-30, 2022
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, USA

The Blog

Venues

CHORUS, ORCHESTRA, CONCERT BAND, TROMBONE CHOIR, HANDBELL CHOIR, STEEL PAN ENSEMBLE,
NEW MUSIC ENSEMBLES, SMALLER ENSEMBLES AND CHAMBER MUSIC

Concert Venues

Central Moravian

The Festival Chorus & Orchestra will present their concert in the sanctuary of Central Moravian Church.
Also, Festival Worship, the Rollins Connection, and New Music

map & directions

Foy Hall

The Festival Concert Band, Steel Pan ensemble, and Trombone Choir; ACTS youth theater production will be presented in Foy Hall.

map & directions

Central (balcony)

The Handbell Choir and the Organ Recital will be presented from the balcony (choir/organ loft) of Central Church.

map & directions

Rehearsal Spaces

Central Moravian

The Festival Chorus & Orchestra will rehearse in the sanctuary.

map & directions

Foy Hall

The Festival Concert Band will rehearse in Foy Hall.

map & directions

Central (balcony)

The Organ Recitalists will rehearse in the balcony (choir/organ loft) of Central Church.

map & directions

Central (balcony)

The Handbell Choir will rehearse and present its concert from the balcony (choir/organ loft) of Central Church.
– stair access only –

map & directions

CE Building

The ACTS youth musical theater and all children’s activities will meet in the lower level of the Christian Education building, northeast of the Old Chapel.

map & directions

Old Chapel

The New Music & Worship Ensemble will meet and rehearse in the Old Chapel, just east of Central’s main sanctuary.

map & directions

Peter Hall

Chamber and smaller ensembles may use Peter Hall for rehearsals only; meet the first day. Moravian University, south campus. (go through the Brethren’s House/ Music Building and up to 2nd floor) follow signage

map & directions

CE Building

The Steel Pan ensemble will rehearse in the auditorium inside the Christian Education building, northeast of the Old Chapel.

map & directions

Foy Hall

The Trombone Choir will rehearse in Foy Hall.

map & directions

Festival Facilities

All the places we will be.

Spaces & Places
Video

Watch Now
Maps of the Festival Campus and Parking

Rehearsals, Concerts, Events, Housing, Dining

Festival Facilities

Concert Venues & Rehearsal Spaces

Concerts and worship services will be in Central Moravian Church and Foy Hall.

Details

On-Campus Housing

ONLY those staying in campus housing. The Hill residence hall of Moravian University.

(optional)

Details

Dining Area

ONLY for full meal plan or commuter meal plan participants. The meal plan will be served in Clewell Dining of Moravian University.

(optional)

Details

Off-Campus Housing

Other options for housing.

Details

Room & Board

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.

Housing
Meals
Banquet & Reception
Hotels and Off-Campus Options

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 Health & Safety

Developed and Approved by the Festival Committee and
MMF Board of Trustees:

May 18, 2022

Any future updates or changes to this Policy will be posted here.

Please help us care for our participants and audience,
and keep you, and all our sisters and brothers, safe.

Festival Health & Safety
Protocols & Policy

The goal of the Moravian Music Festival CoVid-19 policy is to protect everyone involved from this dangerous disease, recognizing that singing is one of the riskiest activities in terms of spread of the virus. The Festival Committee strongly feels its responsibility is to make every effort to keep participants safe. The most vulnerable are the young and the older people with other health concerns, and those who for medical reasons cannot take the vaccine. We recognize that the vaccine does not prevent all cases, but it does provide significant protection against the most severe manifestations of the virus.

All visitors and participants must follow the Moravian Music Festival’s health and safety protocols to minimize the chances of transmission.

Awareness of the Issues

In light of ever-changing trends in the spread of Covid, we have determined that certain health precautions are important during the Festival, since our participants and audience represent a wide range of ages and will be coming from regions of the country/countries with different community Covid levels.

The Festival Committee respects the choices of each individual regarding vaccination. This policy is intended for the protection of all, especially those most vulnerable.

An inherent risk of exposure to CoVid-19 exists in any public place where people are present. CoVid-19 and its variants are highly contagious diseases that may result in personal injury, severe illness, and death. By attending concerts, events, workshops or other activities, you voluntarily assume all risks related to exposure to CoVid-19.

Infection rates continue to fall and rise in areas of the United States. Different variants are arising in different locations, and science shows that the virus is mutating among the unvaccinated.

To bring unvaccinated people together puts them at a higher risk of contracting the virus, as well as increasing the possibility of the vaccinated being exposed to a different variant. These new variants seem to be less transmissible among the vaccinated.

Audience

When you arrive for a public performance, there will be an area to check documents and hand out masks, prior to entering. Thank you.

Safety Protocols and Requirements
  1. Wear masks indoors, covering mouth and nose.
  2. Social distancing
  3. Up to date vaccination cards and ID required.

Detailed Requirements

The Moravian Music Festival will require face masks and social distancing for all indoor Festival events. Masks will be worn covering both nose and mouth. Masks will be provided if needed. Preferred masks are KN95 and KF94 (see below).

Proof of vaccination, or a medical waiver signed by a doctor, must be presented with ID at the door for entrance. Proof of vaccination may be a physical vaccination card, or a photo/scan of a vaccination card on a mobile device.

Registered Participants

Festival participants, simply show your badge upon entry.

Safety Protocols and Requirements
  1. Wear masks indoors, covering mouth and nose.
  2. Social distancing
  3. Up to date vaccination cards and ID required.

Detailed Requirements

An up-to-date vaccination card or a medical waiver signed by a doctor, and ID are required for every participant at check-in on Tues. July 26.

Proof of vaccination can be a physical vaccination card, or a photo/scan of a vaccination card on a mobile device.

After registration your name badge is your “pass” to Festival venues and must be presented for admittance.

Masks and social distancing will be required when attending Festival events (e.g., concerts, workshops, etc.). A mask will be provided if you do not have one available. Masks preferred are KN95 and KF94. Masks will be worn covering the nose and mouth.

It is strongly recommended that you bring some CoVid testing kits with you should you become symptomatic. This will simplify the process. Testing will not be done at the Festival. You will need to go to a local site or healthcare facility for testing.

Should you test positive, there is a local hotel that will accommodate your isolation, if rooms are available.
[NOTE: Hotel accommodations will be at your own expense.]

Definition of UP-TO-DATE

“Up-to-date” means two doses of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine plus at least one booster; or the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine plus at least one booster.

About BOOSTERS

Booster Dose     
Everyone ages 18 yrs. and older should get a booster of either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna  5 months after the last dose of their primary series.

Teens 12-17 yrs should get a Pfizer-BioNTech booster dose 5 months after the last dose of their primary series.

Children: On May 17, 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration amended the emergency use authorization (EUA) for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, authorizing the use of a single booster dose for administration to individuals 5 through 11 years of age at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine.

About Vaccinations

Details about each vaccine and boosters.

About Community Infection Levels

How to find facts and statistics about Covid.

About PPE

Recommended items and sources.

Definitions

Terminology and Definitions.

PDF of Festival Health and Safety Policy

With Appreciation
Jan Christensen, Health & Safety Consultant / Festival Nurse
for her expertise in formulating and refining the Festival policies and protocols.

Top Home Environment

Concert Venues and Rehearsal Space
Festival Facilities
Housing & Meals

Festival Concerts 2022

Festival Concerts & Services

July 27 – 30, 2022

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

Concert Live-Stream

The Concerts that were
live-streamed and recorded
in Central Moravian Church
are now available on
Central’s YouTube Channel.

Festival Playlist on YouTube

Directions & Parking

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

Maps, links, and information, click here.

audience parking info

CONCERT VIDEO
CONCERT PROGRAM PAGES
Looking for Recordings of 2021 Festival Concerts?

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) on the church green.

  • Wednesday
    NEW MORAVIAN MUSIC
    July 27, 2022, 2:00pm
    Central Moravian Church
  • Wednesday
    OPENING WORSHIP SERVICE OF MUSIC – Singing the Song of Songs
    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
    Pipes & Pedals 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
    Summer Serenades – the FESTIVAL ENSEMBLES
    July 29, 2022
    Central Moravian Church
    • Trombone Choir
    • Steel Pan Ensemble
    • Chamber Music
    • Handbells
  • Friday
    Jesus Still Lead On – 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.