Brian Henkelmann (b. 1956) received his Bachelor of Arts in music through Moravian College, his Master of Arts in Theological Studies from Moravian Theological Seminary, and his Master of Church Music from
Massah Miksch Warner (1836-1900) was a Philadelphia Moravian organist, composer, and hymnal editor. He is best known as the composer of a choral setting of the Lord’s Prayer, written for The
Ezechiel John ("Sacks") Williams was born on 16 July 1943 at Port Elizabeth, South Africa. After his education at Bridgton Training College at Oudtshoorn and Hewat Training College in Cape Town, he has
Come, Then Come, O Flock of Jesus was edited from the manuscript parts in the Salem Congregation and Johannes Herbst Collections. The text is a verse of a hymn by Nicholas Ludwig von Zinzendorf
Ernst Wilhelm Wolf (1735-1792) was born in Grossenbehringen, Germany. After studies at the Eisenach and Gotha Gymnasien, he entered the University of Jena, where he was made director of the Collegium
Johann Christian Geisler (1729-1815) was born in Toppliwoda, Silesia, and learned to play the organ and harp at an early age. At sixteen, he was instrumental in starting a trombone choir for the Gnadenfrei
Christian Gregor (1723-1801) has been called the "father of Moravian music." He was born in Silesia and joined the Moravian Church when he was seventeen. He served the church as organist and minister and
Zach Bailey (b. 1985) hails from Lititz, Pennsylvania in the heart of PA Dutch country. His composition style evokes the quiet, pastoral farmlands of his hometown, and his works for mixed voices have been
Johann Christian Bechler (1784-1857) was born on the Baltic island of Oesel (modern Saaremaa), where his father was a Moravian minister. He was educated at Moravian schools in Niesky and Barby, Germany.
This delightful Moravian Christmas anthem is dance-like in nature and would be an excellent addition to a service or concert. Don't miss Hail Infant Newborn.
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Johann Friedrich Peter (1746-1813) was born in Heerendijk, Holland, to German Moravian parents. He was educated in Holland and Germany, and came to America in 1770. Peter appears to have begun composing
Dirk French (b. 1931) was born in Wisconsin, where he spent his first twenty years. His first contact with things Moravian was a visit to the Tank Cottage in Green Bay with his parents. Throughout high
Jacob Van Vleck (1751-1831) was born to a Dutch family in New York. He was educated in Nazareth and went to Germany for theological training at Barby. He returned to America in 1778 to serve as assistant
Johannes Herbst (1735-1812) was born at Kempten, Swabia, and joined the Moravian Church in 1748. He first served the church as bookkeeper and teacher, and especially as an organist, before coming to America
Margaret Leinbach Kolb (b. 1923) was educated at Salem College and received her Masters in Music from Columbia University, with additional study at the Philadelphia Conservatory and the Juilliard School of
Francis Florentine Hagen (1815-1907) was born and grew up in Salem, North Carolina, and received theological training at the Moravian Theological Seminary in Pennsylvania. Though he was always devoted to
A Moravian Celebration, by Winston-Salem composer Wade Peeples, is a monumental organ work for advanced organists. Commissioned for the 2003 celebration of the 250th anniversary of the Southern