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Middleton Good Neighbor Fest 2013
The choir didn’t sing at the Middleton Good Neighbor Fest this year, but several of us took part in the 5 K race. And naturally we had to “replenish fluids” after the race.
We’re looking for a second tenor for next year’s race, to complete the quartet.
MMC singers after finishing the 2013 Middleton Good Neighbor Fest 5 K race
St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig, Germany
The St. Thomas Boys Choir of Leipzig, Germany will be performing at
Luther Memorial Church, 1021 University Avenue, Madison, Wisconsin, on
Sunday, November 3, 2013.
The choir was founded in 1212, and was led by J.S. Bach from 1723 until
his death in 1750. The group last appeared in the US on the East coast
in 2000.
Luther Memorial Church can accommodate approximately 650 people to hear
this very special concert.
Duden updates dictionary
Here’s an article from Deutsche Welle about the new words that Duden has included in its German dictionary.
Enjoy!
Junger Chor Münster
The award-winning Junger Chor Münster from the city of Münster in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany visits Milwaukee on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 27 & 28, 2013! They sing classical, gospel and pop music in concert in German, English and other languages.
Concert performances:
Tuesday, August 27 at 7:15 pm
Redemption Lutheran Church,
4057 N. Mayfair Rd., Wauwatosa, WI 53222.
Wednesday, August 28 at 7:15 pm
St. Catherine Catholic Church, 5101 W. Center St., Milwaukee, WI 53210.
Contact Jeff Boardman at Redemption Lutheran: 414-466-4830, jeff@redemptionlutheran.org, or Doug Scott at St. Catherine: 414-614-2235, dscott@saintcatherine.org.
Taste Traditions of Wisconsin Dinner: Prost! The Story of Germans in Wisconsin
Taste Traditions of Wisconsin: Prost! The Story of Germans in Wisconsin
Wednesday, August 21, 2013, 6:30-9:00 pm
Register by Wednesday, August 14
From beer and bratwurst to farming and educational advances, the influence of Germans in Wisconsin is everywhere. Join Cora Lee Kluge, UW Professor of German and Co-Director of the Max Kade Institute for German-American Studies, as she discusses how and why Wisconsin became the most German state in the U.S., as well as the lasting impact of German traditions and customs on our lives today. Savor the flavors of Germany with a meal catered by Blue Plate Catering that highlights the best of German cuisine.
Buffet dinner menu includes:
Green salad
Sauerbraten with gravy
Swabian Noodles (Spaetzle)
Potato Pancakes
Rye Bread and Butter
Black Forest Cherry Cake
Drinks: Beer, Apple Juice, Coffee
Cost to attend is $25 and WHS Members receive a 10% discount.
REGISTRATION & PAYMENT REQUIRED BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
Hurry! These events fill fast!
To reserve your space, call 608-264-6555, or click here
How German Sounds Compared to Other Languages
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 Word Cloud
What if you took words from the MMC history article provided by Alan Shepard and turned it into a “word cloud?” What would it look like?
MMC History Article Word Cloud
Word clouds can be obtained from this link.