Concert Tour – Cape Town Moravian Brass Band
Concert Tour – Salem Moravian Band of S. Africa
July 10 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Concert, 7:30pm – New Dorp Moravian Church, 2205 Richmond Rd., Staten Island, New York
July 11 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Concert, 7:00pm – United Moravian Church, 200 East 127th St., Harlem, New York
July 14 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Concert, 7:00 pm – Nazareth Moravian Church, 4 South Main Street, Nazareth, PA
July 15 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth in worship, 9:30am at Advent Moravian Church, 3730 Jacksonville Rd., Bethlehem, PA
July 15 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Concert, 7:00pm – Lititz Springs Park, 24 N. Broad St. (rain location, Lititz Church)
July 17 Salem Moravian Band of Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Concert, 7:30pm – Sharon Moravian Church, 4776 Moravian Church Rd., Tuscarawas, OH
Daily Schedule
Here is the daily schedule in its current iteration:
(Subject to Change)
Massed Brass Choir
Massed Brass Choir is the large ensemble open to all brass players. We all assemble on the stage of Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. The rehearsals will all be here and the final concert will take place at 4:00pm on Sunday afternoon.
Music booklets will be provided for each instrument and much of the music will be available in pdf format on the website or emailed to participants.
You are welcome to bring multiple instruments and play them in smaller ensembles, preludes, etc.
However, for the Massed Brass Choir, please indicate one instrument, and indicate the clef and key, so we are sure to have the right part printed for you.
Sunday Worship
Sunday morning worship will offer a variety of options.
There will be a simple service in Wait Chapel that will involve brass playing and singing.
Area Moravian congregations will host brass ensembles from the Festival as part of worship, with individual directors organizing the specific arrangements with each church.
Sign Up will be available at check-in or by email ahead of time. More information and specifics will be sent to registrants.
You are welcome to bring multiple instruments and play them for Sunday worship.
However, for the Massed Brass Choir, please indicate one instrument, and indicate the clef and key, so we are sure to have the right part printed for you.
Smaller Ensembles
On Saturday morning, there are several opportunities to play in smaller ensembles at various locations around the city. This will involve the green and blue chorale books and some supplemental printed music provided. At this point, we do not anticipate the need for special rehearsals of these groups.
Groups may wish to stick together or mix with other players.
Sign Up will be available at check-in or by email ahead of time. More information and specifics will be sent to registrants.
You are welcome to bring multiple instruments and play them in smaller ensembles, preludes, etc.
However, for the Massed Brass Choir, please indicate one instrument, and indicate the clef and key, so we are sure to have the right part printed for you.
Registration
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. Please call 336-725-0651
INSTRUCTIONS:
Please select the first item, and your housing option, if needed, and then click on “Register Now” above, to begin your sign up for the Unity Brass Festival. All registrants participate in the Massed Brass Ensemble, plus, you will have a choice of smaller ensemble to play with on Saturday (optional). Sign ups for smaller ensembles will occur at a later time.
You are welcome to bring multiple instruments and play them in smaller ensembles, preludes, etc.
However, for the Massed Brass Choir, please indicate one instrument, and indicate the clef and key, so we are sure to have the right part printed for you.
If you do not need housing, you may click on “Register Now”
Housing must be selected on this page prior to moving on. If you secure housing on the Wake Forest Campus, it includes three or four nights (July 19, 20, 21 and 22) Start date is Thursday night with departure on Sunday, July 22 or Monday, July 23.
Housing is in the Polo Residence Hall. There are “apartments” and “suites.” Apartments have a few stairs from the living area to the bedrooms. If you indicate that you need a room without stairs, you will be assigned a suite.
Polo Residence Hall is on the campus of Wake Forest Univ. – about 350 steps from Wait Chapel. Parking is between the two buildings. It is about 100 steps to Wait Chapel door from parking; about 150 steps to Polo Hall from parking.
Linens are provided and MEAL PLAN is automatically included for each resident.
Day Participants do not need to purchase a meal plan. Campus Dining will be open daily and accepts cash/cards for individual meals.
Individuals are responsible for keys, cards, and damage.
The Registration Fee covers all Massed Brass music (printed, pdf, mp3, etc.) and most of the smaller ensemble music. We encourage all players to have both a green and blue chorale book, available at MMF. Please bring a folding music stand and an extra for your neighbor, who may be traveling long distance or by air, with limited luggage space. (The Festival will provide some for international travelers)
For Audience
~ CONCERT Friday, July 20, 2018 at 7:00pm
The Salem Band (Winston-Salem, NC) with the Salem Moravian Band of South Africa
on Salem Square, Winston-Salem, NC corner of E. Academy St. and S. Main St. (bring a lawn chair or blanket) – rain location, Home Church
~ CONCERT Saturday, July 21, 2018 at 7:30pm
Herrliche Blasmusik (Glorious Brass Concert)
Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. Parking is free (obey signage).
~ CONCERT Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 4:00pm
Unity Massed Brass Service of Music
Wait Chapel on the campus of Wake Forest University. Parking is free (obey signage).
Concerts are free and open to the public, in Donations are appreciated.
The Unity Brass Festival is four days of music and fellowship, practice and performance, learning and sharing.
Wake Forest University has no responsibility for the conduct of any program or activity offered by the Moravian Music Foundation Inc. Wake Forest functions only as a site for the conference and will provide many of the services specified for the conference, such as facilities, food and housing. The University assumes no responsibility for any damage, injury, loss to any person or property, from any cause whatsoever, except to the extent such liability results from the sole negligence of Wake Forest.
All Brass Players Welcome!
The Unity Brass Festival invites brass musicians of all levels, from beginner to director (Moravian and non-Moravian). All ages learn, rehearse and play together during the 4-day event. All are invited to come and be a part of this exciting week of musical growth, spiritual nourishment, and joy-filled fellowship.
You are welcome to bring multiple instruments and play them in smaller ensembles, preludes, etc.
However, for the Massed Brass Choir, please indicate one instrument, and indicate the clef and key, so we are sure to have the right part printed for you.
Vision Statement
VISION
The 3rd Moravian Unity Brass Festival will strengthen interpersonal bonds within the Worldwide Moravian Unity; will draw the participants closer in Christian community; will affirm the work and gifts of players, leaders and organizers; will nurture the musical growth of individuals of all levels, and the musical development of ensembles; will improve and increase the repertoire for worshipful brass music and prove its continuing relevance throughout the Worldwide Moravian Church.