~ founded 1851 ~
(last updated: July 19, 2009)
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Rehearsal Schedule:
Rehearsals every Friday at 7pm with conductor David Montgomery.
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Fall rehearsal start has moved to Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:30pm.
Location:
Concord Clubhouse at 2434 Wisconsin Avenue, NW,
Washington, DC 20007 (above the Old Europe Restaurant). Click here for Map.
You can reach us via Metro bus, lines 30, 32, 34, 35, 36.
Members' current Concert/Event Schedule
Fall rehearsals start on Monday, August 31, 2009 at 7:30pm.
Saturday, September 26, 2009, 11:00am - 6:00pm - Oktoberfest in Lovettsville, VA.
Held in downtown Lovettsville, Virginia, located off Route 287 (Berlin Pike) in Loudoun County.
Music and dancing throughout the afternoon. Delicious German food like Bratwurst, Knockwurst, Sauerkraut, etc. served by the Washington Sängerbund. You can find us right in front of the big Oktoberfest tent.
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Saturday, October 3, 2009, noon-6pm
Oktoberfest of the Mid Atlantic Brewers Association in Shirlington, VA
2700 S.Quincy St, Arlington, VA, click for
MAP .
The Washington Sängerbund will serve tasty grilled bratwurst and other German food to accompany the local brew. Afternoon entertainment with band music and dancers in the plaza.
Sunday, November 1, 2009, 2:00 pm
‘Totensonntag’ service at Prospect Hill Cemetery, 2201 North Capitol Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002.
The cemetery is a designated historical landmark and is the burial site of many prominent German-Americans, including the first president of the Washington Sängerbund, Julius Viedt.
Sunday, November 15, 2009, 5pm - Fall Concert ‘Mostly Mendelssohn’
Held at the elegant Fairfax Ballroom, 9001 Fairfax Blvd., Fairfax,Va. 22031.
The Washington Sängerbund will be accompanied by members of the Prince William Symphony Orchestra under the direction of conductor David Montgomery.
Food and drink available. Dancing after the concert with Mike Surrat‘s ‘Continentals’.
Friday, December 4, 2009 - Christmas at the Brewmaster's Castle.
At the Heurich Mansion the Washington Sängerbund will perform German Christmas carols and lead a sing-along with familiar Christmas songs. Performing at 7 and at 8 pm. Doors open at 6:00pm for tours of the mansion. Refreshments. Suggested donation of $10 to support the Brewmaster's Castle, 1307 New Hampshire Ave, NW, Washington, DC (one block from Dupont Circle Metro station)
Sunday, December 20, 2009, 3 pm - Traditional Christmas Concert
United Church (Concordia Kirche), 20th & G Streets, NW, Washington, DC.
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Saturday, January 16, 2010, 2:00 pm
Annual membership meeting at the Concord Club Rooms with election of officers.
Saturday, February 13, 2010, 7:00pm til midnight - Annual Fasching/Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball.
Come join us at our festive Costume Prize Masquerade Ball held at the same fabulous Grand Ballroom at 9001 Arlington Blvd, Fairfax, VA. Savor delicious German food specialties, German and domestic beer and wine, soft drinks, and champagne.