~ founded 1851 ~
Oldest continually operating chorus in the Washington, D.C. Metro area!
Dedicated to the study and performance of German Classical and Folk repertoire.
2434 Wisconsin Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20007
website: www.saengerbund.org -- phone hotline: 202-310-4691
“SING MIT UNS!” - Join us to sing German repertoire.
We are a non-auditioned chorus and invite singers who like to sing German repertoire, from folklore to classical, to join us at our weekly Monday rehearsals. Knowledge of German helpful but not required. Come in and introduce yourself. The conductor will determine the voice section for you.We welcome you! |
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Rehearsals begin again on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 7pm Conductor Robert L. Morehead Location: Concord Clubhouse 2434 Wisconsin Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20007 (above the Old Europe Restaurant, left door inside the street entrance). Click for Map You can find us via Metro bus line 30, 31, 33 see Metrobus online maps and timetables . For last minute announcements or changes call the hotline 202-310-4691 |
Washington Saengerbund 2019 Christmas Concert at United Church/Vereinigte Kirche (historische ‘Deutsche Kirche’ seit 1833) |
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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Sunday, March 1, 2020
AN EVENING OF SONG The Washington Saengerbund will participate, together with other choruses, at the annual Liederabend sponsored by the United Singers of Philadelphia. All are welcome. Held at the Cannstatter Volksfest Verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadelphia, PA 19114 - click for map . Admission $8.00 (includes free beer, sodas, chips and bretzels on tables). Resonably priced sandwich platters are available. |
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May 9, 2020 - 7pm
Annual Spring Concert at St. Ann Catholic Church, 4001 Yuma Street, NW, Washington, DC 20016 (at Wisconsin Avenue and Tenley Circle, close to Tenleytown Metro station) Enjoy a choral program with accompaniment including music by Mendelssohn, Schumann and others. Also pieces from Ludwig van Beethoven commemorating his 250th birthday. Free Admission. Freewill offering. |
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Monday, May 25, 2020 - 11:30am
Memorial Day service at Prospect Hill Cemetery The Washington Saengerbund supports Prospect Hill Cemetery, a historic landmark in the District of Columbia, and participates with musical selections. 2201 North Capitol St NE, Washington, DC 20002 - Google map for location . Parking on the cemetery grounds - see cemetery map where to park. |
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Saturday, June 20, 2020 afternoon The Washington Saengerbund is going to participate in the 140th Anniversary concert of the Lancaster Liederkranz in Manheim, PA. The event is open to Lancaster Liederkranz members and guests. Watch for details. |
The Washington Sängerbund strives to preserve German song and the German language.
The organization cultivates the study of music and instructs the members in choral singing
and in the theoretical knowledge of music.
The Washington Sängerbund is recognized by the IRS as a 501 (c) (3) organization.
Donations are tax deductible under current IRS regulations.
Individuals and organizations may treat donations to the Washington Sängerbund
as charitable contributions on their income tax returns. If you wish to make a contribution
please see our webpage Friends of the WSB.
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