Christian Gregor (1723-1801) has been called the "father of Moravian music." He was born in Silesia and joined the Moravian Church when he was seventeen. He served the church as organist and minister and
Johann Friedrich Peter (1746-1813) was born in Heerendijk, Holland, to German Moravian parents. He was educated in Holland and Germany, and came to America in 1770. Peter appears to have begun composing
Johannes Herbst (1735-1812) was born at Kempten, Swabia, and joined the Moravian Church in 1748. He first served the church as bookkeeper and teacher, and especially as an organist, before coming to America
Christian Gregor (1723-1801) has been called the "father of Moravian music." He was born in Silesia and joined the Moravian Church when he was seventeen. He served the church as organist, minister, and
Johann Friedrich Peter (1746-1813) was born in Heerendijk, Holland, to German Moravian parents. He was educated in Holland and Germany, and, with his brother Simon, came to America in 1770. Peter appears to