Here’s an article from Deutsche Welle about the new words that Duden has included in its German dictionary.
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National Saengerfest in Milwaukee
The 61st National Saengerfest was held in Milwaukee on June 20th to 22nd. About 22 singers from the Madison Maennerchor were in attendance. By all accounts it was a lot of fun for those who attended. Here are a few photos from the gathering:
A few of the boys at dinner
Second night concert
Rockow directs MTC
Former Madison Maennerchor director Ron Rockow had the opportunity to direct the Mormon Tabernacle Choir at their concert at the Overture Center in Madison on Tuesday June 18, 2013. The Wisconsin State Journal has the full story here. The State Journal also has some photos of the rehearsal and concert.
MMC Spring Concert at Turner Hall 2013-05-18
The Madison Maennerchor had its 161st annual Spring Concert at Turner Hall on Saturday May 18th. The weather was nice, though it did get a little warm in the hall. We had a good turnout for the concert. Our guest choir was the Gesangverein Concordia from Sheboygan. They sang during intermission and joined us for a few songs at the end of the concert.
After the concert there were sandwiches and other refreshments. Jerry Stueber provided the post-concert entertainment.
Thanks to all who helped make the concert a success, especially our sponsors, the setup and clean up crews, and our guests the Gesangverein Concordia.
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- And so it begins – making sandwiches
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- Ralph shows us how it’s done
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- Parsley on everything!
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- Looking good!
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- The set up crew got the hall decorated
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- That’s a lot of sandwiches
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- The last tray of sandwiches is finished
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- Jaegermeister time came early and often
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- We’re ready to sing
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- A German choir yes, but some of us were celebrating the Syttende Mai.
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- Attendance was good
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- Gesangverein Concordia
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- Gesangverein Concordia
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- After the concert, time for refreshments and music and dancing
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- Jerry Stueber provided the music
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- While the dancing continues, the tear down crew is already at work.
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- Social Chairman Greg hard at work
Maifest at the Essen Haus 2013-05-04
The Madison Maennerchor sang at the Maifest celebration at the Essen Haus on Saturday May 4, 2013. After a rainy morning, it was a beautiful afternoon to be outside and enjoy the music, food and beer. The band “Copper Box” provided most of the afternoon’s entertainment – we performed a short set during one of their breaks. We sang in between the performance by the Oak Apple Morris Dancers and the traditional Maypole dance.
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- Warming up before singing at Maifest
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- “Copper Box” started their performance a little late
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- Still warming up…
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- Happy Birthday Renate!
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- It’s Jaegermeister time!
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- It’s still time for Jaegermeister
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- Jaegermeister time is officially over for today
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- Free parking thanks to our friends at MG&E
Milwaukee Liederkranz Concert 2013-04-21
The Madison Maennerchor was the guest choir at the Milwaukee Liederkranz Spring concert on Sunday April 21, 2013. This was the 135th Spring Concert (though the weather was more fall-like) by the Milwaukee Liederkranz.
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- We travel in style!
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- The concert was held at St Dominic’s in Brookfield
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- We got there early to warm up and enjoy some refreshments
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- The concert started at 3:00
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- The Liederkranz was very good
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- Oops! Someone forgot about the “no white socks” rule.
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- On the way home we stopped at the Delafield Brewhaus
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- It’s Jaegermeister time!
MMC History
Here’s a link to the one page history of the Madison Männerchor that Alan put together for the 2013 Sängerfest in Milwaukee:
The file is kind of big, so it may take a while to completely load on your computer. Enjoy!
Stiftungsfest 2013
On the evening of Saturday February 9, 2013 we gathered at the Essen Haus to celebrate another year of the Madison Maennerchor’s continued existence – we’ve come a long way since 1852! We enjoyed an excellent meal, some liquid refreshments and the chance to sing a few songs on stage. All together, a wonderful evening of gemütlichkeit.
Thanks to our social chairman Greg, and the staff at the Essen Haus.
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- Social Chairman Greg has the situation well in hand
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- Dinner was excellent
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- President Blatter and our host Bob Wurm
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- It’s Asbach Uralt time!
International Festival at the Overture Center
The Madison Maennerchor will be performing at the Overture Center’s International Festival on Sunday January 27th. We will be singing in the Rotunda Studio at 12:20 p.m.
The International Festival begins at noon on January 27th and features arts, crafts, food, and performances representing more than 25 cultures.
Singers: the dress is full uniform. Plan to be there at 11:20 so that we have time to warm up.