Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor

When it comes time to describing the fondness for singing by the German people, there is just no easy way to begin.  Whenever a significant number of German speaking people gather, all one needs to do is hum a few bars of a familiar refrain, and let the German love for music take its course.    German singing ranges from the familiar drinking songs to Wagnerian opera; from songs about nature to songs about love; from hearty and robust to light and soft.

Traditionally, German choirs are composed of male voice only (Männer Chor), female voices only (Damen chor), and choirs of men and women (Gemischter Chor).   In Oakland, every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Oakland Turnverein Gemischter Chor meets for an evening of singing and comeraderie.   Each year, they put on three major concerts: Spring Concert (Frühlingskonzert), Fall concert (Herbstkonzert), and Christmas Concert (Weihnachtskonzert.)

If you are interested in joining the choir, you can stop by the Bjornson Hall (2258 MacArthur Blvd) in Oakland some Wednesday evening.   Visitors are always welcome.

For further information, you can call Christine Beam at (510) 653-6564 or send e-mail: christinebeam@yahoo.com.

Rehearsals: Every Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Bjornson Hall, 2258 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland.
New singers are always welcome.
Musical Director: Cesar Cancino