1896—Bethlehem, Pennsylvania

A painting by Alice Barber Stephens depicts the Bethlehem Moravian trombone choir at an Easter Dawn service. Although it is not clear from the painting, Moravians traditionally use soprano, alto, tenor, and bass trombones in trombone ensemble settings. A bass trombone with extension handle is clearly shown in the front row. The tower of the Central Moravian Church, from which the trombone choir frequently performs, can be seen in the background (see below image; public domain) (Sweitzer 8).