SISTERS OF LIGHT
A MEDIEVAL SOUND BATH
ASHEVILLE FRINGE 2026 WINNER
FOR SOUND DESIGN
SISTERS OF LIGHT: A MEDIEVAL SOUND BATH
INSPIRED BY HILDEGARD VON BINGEN
This program centers around the work of 12th century polymath Hildegard von Bingen in conversation with other works as is inspired by the season or the venue. Past performances have included 9th century Byzantine nun and composer Kassia, American folk songs and hymns, and original works by Moira.
Sold out during its debut Asheville Fringe Festival appearance, this experience is meant to feed the body and the soul.
This program centers around the work of 12th century polymath Hildegard von Bingen in conversation with other works as is inspired by the season or the venue. Past performances have included 9th century Byzantine nun and composer Kassia, American folk songs and hymns, and original works by Moira.



The mysticism, poetry, and composition of Hildegard have long inspired Moira’s own works, so to create a solo meditative experience was a natural next step. The program grew fully into the ‘Sisters of Light’ repertoire. This music encourages the audience to eschew formal recital expectations and instead focus on internal meditation.
This program is perfect for: chapels, art galleries, ampitheatres, multi-use arts spaces, meditative retreat centers, and unusual, intimate venues. It is a solo project and travels easily! Additionally, this material is flexible and available not only as a sound bath with guided meditation, but could be paired in conjunction with other immersive events or exist as a more traiditional recital program at your institution or venue.
SISTERS OF LIGHT: 2026 APPEARANCES
JUNE & JULY 2026

FRIENDS OF FRINGE EVENT
June 19-20 Time TBA
35 Below
35 East Walnut St., Asheville, NC
A Midsummer-themed Medieval Sound Bath along with other friends from Asheville Fringe! More info forthcoming.

June 25 + 2pm + $18
July 25 + 21pm + $18
The Philosopher’s House
117 Fairview, Johnson City, TN
A sound bath featuring original compositions, improvisations, the music of Hildegard, and folk tunes. Floor cushions provided. Limited space available!
ASHEVILLE FRINGE FEST
SEPTEMBER 2026
CONCERT SERIES AT ST.LOUIS BERTRAND
September 18th + 7pm
St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church
1104 South Sixth Street, Louisville, KY
A traditional recital of Hildegard Chants and other pieces by early female composers. More information coming soon!
PAST PERFORMANCES
MARCH 2026

ASHEVILLE FRINGE FEST
March 20 & 22
LEAF Global Arts + 19 Eagle St. + $16
Both Fringe Performances SOLD OUT

FRINGE REPRISE PERFORMANCE
March 27
LEAF Global Arts + 19 Eagle St. + $20
Reprise Performance of the Fringe Fest Event!
2023 - 2025
March 2023: Denver, CO
The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
May 2023: Johnson City, TN
St. John Episcopal Church
February 2024: Emory, VA
Emory & Henry College Guest Artist Series
April 2024: Johnson City, TN
The Philosopher’s House
September 2024: Tour
Chapel of St. Philip Neri | Louisville, KY
The Hildegard Haus | Fairport Harbor, OH
St. Francis of Assisi Episcopal Church | Ootlewah, TN
The Well | Asheville, NC
October 2025: Chicago, IL
May Chapel at Rosehill Cemetery
March 2026: Asheville, NC
Asheville Fringe Fest
Reprise performance at LEAF Global Arts
A TREMBLING FLAME: AN ALBUM
‘A Trembling Flame’ is Moira Murphy’s first solo album. This meditative collection features vocals, synth, ambient guitar, singing bowls, tingsha bells, and frame drum that create an ethereal atmosphere.
The majority of the tracks are Moira’s arrangements of chants by the 12th century polymath Hildegard von Bingen. The album also features 2 arrangements of hymns by trailblazing Byzantine nun Kassia and one new original composition.
Credits
Vocals, Synth, Percussion: Moira Murphy
Guitar: James Paganas
Recording: Moira Murphy
Mixing/Mastering: Vikram Shankar
Publishing/Distribution/Photography: Toxoplasma Records
Watercolor Artwork: Sarah Tullock
THE NITTY GRITTY
REPERTOIRE
These selections form the core repertoire list of the Sisters repertoire:
Hildegard
O gloriosissimi lux
O vos angeli
Ave Maria, O auctrix vite
O frondens virga
O virtus Sapientie
Quia ergo femina
O viriditas digiti Dei
O nobilissima viriditas
O viridissima virga
Kassia
Hymn to the Great Martyr St. Christina
Hymn to the Pious Pelagia
The Fallen Woman
Moira Murphy
Her Name is Widsom
The Path
Persephone
Lilith
arrangements from Kentucky Harmony and Southern Harmony
TECH SPECS
Moira can work with her own travel-ready combo amp in conjunction with her gear or plug directly into a venue’s sound system.
Travel Gear:
iRig Duo I/O Pro + Scarlett 2i2
AKAI MPK Mini Controller
M-Audio Keystation 61
Line 6 Spider Combo Amp
Fender Rumble Bass Amp
2000W Dual Speaker PA System (Bluetooth capable)
Laptop
Singing Bowls
Tingsha Bells
Shruti Box
Shaman Drum
Ashiko
1080p projector