Chorus Information
Oakland Männerchor
Dietrich Erbelding, Director
Information last updated: 2008-07-05
Status:
Current
Basic Information
| Description: | This is an amateur male chorus, open to the general public. |
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| Year Estab: | 1910 |
| Mission: | To preserve German folk songs and culture. |
| Emphasis: | German folk songs; some opera. |
| Size: | 34 active; 10 inactive. |
| Concerts/Year: | About 20, including Spring Schlachtfest (fundraiser) |
| Auditions: | No. Just come to a rehearsal. It's a singing and a social gathering. |
| Dues: | Active members: $1.50 per month or $18 per year; |
| Dress: | Black bowties, gray pants, blue jackets; lederhosen--whatever's appropriate. |
| Rehearsals: | Wednesday, 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland, |
Categories
| Type of Music: | Ethnic/Folk |
Type of Chorus: | Men's Ethnic |
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| Region: | Alameda County West | ||
| Audition Req'd: | Y | ||
Chorus Contact Information
| Mailing Address: | Oakland Naturefriends House, 3115 Butters Drive, Oakland, 94602 |
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| Phone: | (510) 524-6420 |
Other Information
| Bibliography: | Articles in the Oakland Tribune; California Freie Presse; San Francisco Presse; San Francisco Stadtzeitung. |
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| Comments: | Sang at Sängerfest in Germany in 1983 and 1987. The Oakland German Men's Choir - or Männerchor - is rich in history and tradition. Its origins go back to October 15, 1948. At that time German-speaking immigrants in the Bay Area came together at the German Pioneer House in Oakland, California, and founded the Oakland Männerchor, a group of men devoted to preserving and cultivating German heritage through song. The Männerchor's first performance, under the direction of Willy Schwett, took place one year later with 34 singers. Today, more than 50 years later, with new faces and voices, the choir continues to perform at concerts throughout the Bay Area. They have been under the direction of Dr. Dietrich Erbeling now for over 25 years. " |