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About Morris

Sang with Madison Maennerchor many years between 1995 and 2012. Currently sing with UW Madison Choral Union and Madison Symphony Chorus. Played violin in Verona Community Theater productions since 1997.

Stiftungsfest 2010

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MMC singing at Essen Haus Madison February 13, 2010

MMC singing at Essen Haus Madison February 13, 2010

We had a fine turnout tonight for our 158th anniversary Stiftungsfest at Essen Haus, Madison. (February 13, 2010) We sang a few songs (using our nice song binders – thanks, Tim) and made it a challenge for the wait staff to take orders!

The spirits and conviviality are evident from these pictures.

MMC President Dick Blatter and Essen Haus owener Bob Worm

MMC President Dick Blatter and Essen Haus owner Bob Worm

Fom left to right: Klaus Bodenstein, Renata Essert, Helmut Seaman, Eric Walke and Sharon Ruch

Fom left to right: Klaus Bodenstein, Renata Essert, Helmut Seaman, Eric Walke and Sharon Ruch

Newest member, Jim Schmidt (on left) and Associate Member Erwin Jabs

Newest member, Jim Schmidt (on left) and Associate Member Erwin Jabs

From left-to-right Ellie Hein, Paul Essert, Elizabeth Bodenstein

From left-to-right Ellie Hein, Paul Essert, Elizabeth Bodenstein

From an MMC Fan in Arizona

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Here’s a great email to share:

Hello Tim and all members! Just wanted to let you know that you have some new fans down here in Tucson Arizona!!! I took your CD with me to several Christmas parties and they loved it! You guys sound awesome! I grew up listening to the Maennerchor when I was a kid. My father sent me the CD and I was amazed – names like Clasen, Essert, Hartwig, Seaman, and the Bodensteins?!? WOW!!! I can’t believe they are still together and going strong! It’s wonderful – keep it up – it sounds great! I enjoyed hearing the old favorites and I hope to get back to Madison someday to see a concert in person. Happy Holidays to everyone!!! Sincerely, Kirsten Bausch (Walter’s daughter!) …….LEBE, LIEBE, LACHE !!!

Wauktoberfest September 27th, 2009

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We led off the performances at the Wauktoberfest in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The festival was held on the Highway Q grounds of the Endres Manufacturing Company. Pictures of the event are requested.

An excellent sing in Waunakee

An excellent sing in Waunakee

We had good fall weather, too. Because of the wind, the clouds moved on quickly, leaving the rain behind. So, it was raining while the sun was out.

Schubert Sanctus / Heilig

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Madison Männerchor was invited to participate in the Holy Hill Centennial celebration! On July 15th, 2006, MMC sang several songs, including Beethoven’s “Die Himmel rühmen,” Mozart’s “Bundeslied,” and Franz Schubert’s “Heilig,” the Sanctus from the G major mass. We were able to see, once again, how magnificent the basilica is!

A View of the Basilica of Holy Hill

Built at the highest point in that part of Wisconsin, the basilica offers a truly commanding view of the area. And the church acoustics! Wow. This building is truly a suitable praise to the Almighty.

Madison Opera’s 2009-2010 Season

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Madison Männerchor participates in the International Festival that is held at the Madison Overture Center. Naturally, other Overture Center activities are of interest, too!

Since we focus on German songs and culture, it is a pleasure to see that Richard Wagner’s “Flying Dutchman” is part of this season’s offerings! … Hmmm. I wonder if they will need more ghost-sailors … ?

Do you want to learn more about the operan and the production? About Madison Opera’s first performance of an opera by Richard Wagner? Just click here.