Record #:

12203

Author(s):

Davis, Chester S.

Abstract:

Filling a void during the absence of professional musicians in North Carolina, the Moravians have shared and emanated their love of music through several centuries. Brought to the New Word during the period of settlement, the Moravians utilized the organ, piano, harpsichord, clavichord, harp, fiboline, cello, and viola, to glorify god and express their religious sentiments.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 25 Issue 9, Sept 1957, p9-10, 24, il

Subject(s):

Bluegrass music; Moravians--Music

Record #:

12681

Author(s):

Davis, Chester

Abstract:

Music was as much a part of the Moravians' religions life as prayer, and of all their traditions, music is one of the oldest and deepest seated. Several Moravians that came to America knew and worked with the leading musicians of the time. By 1746, the Moravians in Bethlehem were using an organ to accompany their singing.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 29 Issue 7, Sept 1961, p13-14, por

Subject(s):

Moravians; Moravians--Music

Record #:

20232

Author(s):

McCorkle, Donald M.

Abstract:

One important phase of the history of American music is the story of the Moravians. In 1753, the principally German groups spread to North Carolina to establish a settlement known as Wachovia. The musical life in Wachovia revolved around Salem. Here they composed elaborate concerted anthems accompanied with string quartets or large ensembles, considered some of the finest choral masterworks of the 18th century.

Source:

North Carolina Historical Review (NoCar F251 .N892), Vol. 33 Issue 4, Oct 1956, p483-498, il, f Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Moravians--Music