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Visitors from Canada

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At our rehearsal on April 9th, we had some special visitors from Calgary: Paul Hermann and his daughter Dorothy. Paul sang with the Maennerchor while he was in an exchange student at the University back in 1951-52. So he was a part of the choir during the centennial year of 1952.

A group of German exchange students in 1951. Paul Hermann is #12.

A group of German exchange students in 1951. Paul Hermann is #12.

The key to the group photo from 1951

The key to the group photo form 1951

Here are some photos from the rehearsal on April 9.

 

Spring Concert 2015

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Our 163rd Spring Concert will be held on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Turner Hall in Madison beginning at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $15. Children under 16 are admitted free. The ticket price includes hors d’oeuvres and sandwiches and there will be a cash bar throughout the evening. Turner Hall is located at 3001 South Stoughton Road in Madison.

For the other details, see our concert flyer: 2015 Spring Concert Flyer

Oakwood Village 2015

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We performed at Oakwood Village on Thursday March 19, 2015 at the invitation of our friend Dick Layman who used to sing with the Maennerchor and is now retired. The concert began at 7:00 pm and we had a nice crowd in the auditorium. Afterward, we moved upstairs to the dining room and enjoyed snacks and other refreshments, and we sang a song or two as well.

Here are some photos from the evening. As always click on the thumbnail to view the larger image.

International Festival 2015 part 2

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We performed at the International Festival at the Overture Center on February 21, 2015.

For the previous post about the International Festival with the pictures from Carrie Wilkey, click here.

Here is another set of photos – click on the thumbnail to see the larger image. Thanks to Kay Heggestad for the pictures of the choir on the stage.

 

Stiftungsfest 2015

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On Saturday February 14, 2015 we had our annual Stiftungsfest to celebrate the founding of the Madison Maennerchor in February 1852. This year we had the party at Kavanaugh’s Esquire Club in Madison. We also celebrated Valentine’s Day with chocolates and roses for our female guests.

Here are some pictures – please click on the thumbnail to view a larger version of the photo. Thanks to Kay Heggestad for providing some of the photos!

 

International Festival 2015

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On Saturday February 21, 2015 we performed in the International Festival at the Overture Center in Madison. Carrie Wilkey took these photos during our performance in the Rotunda Room.

(Yes, I’m a little behind with the web site; there are some additional photos from the International Festival as well as some Stiftungsfest photos that I hope to post over the weekend.)

Here are Carrie’s pictures – as always click on the thumbnail to see the larger photo.

Happy Valentines Day

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Was es ist

Es ist Unsinnheart12
sagt die Vernunft
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es is Unglück
sagt die Berechnung
Es ist nichts als Schmerz
sagt die Angst
Es ist aussichtslos
sagt die Einsicht
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Es ist lächerlich
sagt der Stolz
Es ist leichtsinnig
sagt die Vorsicht
Es ist unmöglich
sagt die Erfahrung
Es ist was es ist
sagt die Liebe

Erich Fried: Es ist was es ist. Liebesgedichte, Angstgedichte, Zorngedichte. Wagenbach, Berlin 1996

my translation into English:
What it is

It is nonsense
says reason
It is what it is
says love

It is misfortune
says calculation
It is nothing but pain
says fear
It is hopeless
says insight
It is what it is
says love

It is ridiculous
says pride
It is careless
says caution
It is impossible
says experience
It is what it is
says love

Brewing Program at UW

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I’ve also posted this on our Facebook page, but in case you didn’t see the article in last Sunday’s Wisconsin State Journal about the brewing program at UW – Madison, click here. The class is taught by MMC member Hans Zoerb.

Packer Party 2015-01-18

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Madison Turners hosted another Packer Party on Sunday January 18. The Maennerchor was well-represented as the Packers took on the Seahawks for the NFC championship. The food was great and there were shots each time the Packers scored. Everything seemed to be going pretty well until the last 5 minutes of the game, when the Packers managed to snatch defeat out of the mouth of victory.

Packer Party 2015-01-11

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Madison Turners hosted a Packer Party on Sunday January 11. The Maennerchor was well represented as the Packers managed to pull out a victory over the Cowboys.