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In the middle of the 1700’s, the Unitas Fratrum (or Moravian Church) was headquartered in Germany and before that Czechoslovakia. It was at this time that missionaries were sent out to many parts of the world, including America. Being the world’s oldest Protestant denomination, it follows that it would have some long-standing traditional elements. One major element of Moravian worship is music, both vocal and instrumental. The trombone choir was transported from German to American Moravian churches starting in 1754. A set of instruments was supplied to each newly established congregation.
Founded in 1965 by Jeff Reynolds, the Moravian Trombone Choir of Downey is one of the most active all-trombone choirs in the world and has served a unique role in The Moravian Church. The repertoire consists primarily of chorales, sonatas and occasional music mostly from the renaissance and the baroque. In addition to the Moravian Trombone Choir (the full group), a smaller group, The Moravian Trombone Choir’s Chamber Ensemble, was founded in 2011. In January of 2013, a Board of Directors was founded to serve as the governing body of the group. Leadership:
Director
Steven Humenski (2013 - Present) Founder and Director Emeritus: Jeff Reynolds
Past Directors: 1999 - 2013 Doug Shabe
1998 - Matt Varho
1996 - 1997 - Jim Webb
1993 - 1995 - Rob Smit
1965 - 1992 - Jeff Reynolds
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