The collection of the Lititz Congregation in Pennsylvania, approximately 1,400 titles composed between 1779 and 1911, is now available to scholars for the first time. Although a relatively small religious community, the American Moravians used vocal music with accompaniment in their church services, and the music they wrote or performed was the finest in America during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. This collection includes many holographs and unique compositions.

A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value.