Come Sing and Dance with Us!

The Franklinville-Schwarzwald Männerchor (Philadelphia's only German men’s chorus) is pleased to announce a unique event: Community Singing of best-loved and well-known German Folk Songs. That’s right: it’s a singalong; a Mitsingen! This year we will feature Seemannslieder and Rheinische Lieder (i.e. sailor’s songs and songs about the Rhine river and the region (especially the wine!)).

In between sets of four or five songs sung in unison with audience participation, the Männerchor will be delighting people with the unique sound of a men’s chorus singing in multi-voice harmony. In addition, we will feature short instrumental interludes, and vocal soloists.

We are also privileged to have Peter Kadel, a Sr. Fellow of the Imperial Society of Ballroom Dancing, donating his time to provide a free hour-long dance lesson before the singing starts to anyone who wishes to learn the Rheinländer Dance. What a unique opportunity to learn this delightful and graceful folk dance from a real master! After the singing, music will be provided for plenty of time to put your newly learned skill into practice. Come sing and dance, and enjoy!

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