Psalm of Joy

The Psalm of Joy in Raleigh is a Moravian Music Weekend for Choral and Band music at Raleigh Moravian Church, 1816 Ridge Rd., May 16-17, 2026
This year we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. First performed on July 4, 1783, as part of one of the first official July 4th celebrations, the Psalm of Joy is the perfect Moravian response to this event. After years of suffering and turmoil, the end of the Revolutionary War
found the Moravians citizens of a brand-new nation. Tasked with celebrating the end of the conflict, the Moravians turned (as they always do) to music. Rather than revel in victory; however, it was the return of peace that spoke to them and inspired the music of this joyful
work. Come be a part of history and sing the Psalm of
Joy as part of the Semiquincentennial celebrations. Enjoy a weekend celebration of music, peace, joy, and fellowship!
Talk: History of the Psalm of Joy, Sunday 1:30 pm
Band prelude: 2:30pm
Concert / Service – Sunday 3:00pm