German-American Children’s Chorus

Preface

Kudos go to the PARENTS of our Kinderchor members. If it wasn’t for their dedication, hard work, and their love for the German Culture in Music, this tour would have remained a dream.

It all started about six years ago after an invitation to sing in Columbus went kaput. That year about $5,000 was raised to send the Kinderchor to Columbus, OH. The parents worked hard raising that money and they weren’t going to just let it set there.

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The Swedish Bakery, 5348 N. Clark, Chicago, IL 60640

Lutz Continental Cafe, 2458 W. Montrose Ave., Chicago, IL 60618

Schlegl’s Bakery, 3915 Touhy Ave., Lincolnwood, IL 60712

Somenek Pastries, Oak Mill Mall, Niles, IL 60714

Alpine Delikatessen & Liquors, Oak Mill Mall, Niles, IL 60714

German Food Specialties, 14700 Dade Pine Ave., Miami Lakes, FL 33014-2628

Delicatessen Meyer, 4750 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625

Northern Home Furnishings, 4662 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60625
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The Kinderchor has been in existence for nearly sevety years, but its roots stretch still farther back. The nineteenth and early twentieth centuries brought a wave of immigrants from Germany to the United States of America. They brought with them their cherished possessions, including their love for the Arts, especially their love of music. As a result, many singing societies were formed. Read the rest of this entry »

The Purpose of the Deutsch-Amerikanischer Kinderchor (German-American Children’s Chorus) shall be the pursuit and practice of social, civic, cultural, educational and charitable endeavors in the interest of German-Americans, their descendants and supporters of the German Heritage. The Kinderchor shall exert its efforts to accomplish the following:

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Friday, September 10 - Sunday, September 12
Germanfest, Chicago
Parents will be working in a food and a beer tent throughout the weekend.
Comfortable

Saturday, September 11
Germanfest - Von Steuben Parade, Chicago
Chorus will participate in parade up Western Lincoln Avenue then sing on the main stage.
Dress Uniform

Sunday, September 12
Germanfest, Chicago
Chorus will sing on main stage.
Dress Uniform

Sunday, October 3 - 2:30pm
German-American Commemoration Day - St. Benedict’s Church, 2215 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago
Kinderchor will sing, along with the United German-American Choruses of Greater Chicago.
Dress Uniform

Saturday, October 30
No Rehearsal

Tuesday, November 9 - 7:30pm
Vorstand Meeting - Erich’s Lehigh Auto Body Inc., 6637 Touhy Ave, Niles

Saturday, November 27
No Rehearsal

Saturday, December 11 - 10:00am
Dress Rehearsal - Irish-American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago

Sunday, December 12 - 2:30pm
Annual Christmas Concert - Irish-American Heritage Center, 4626 N Knox Ave, Chicago
Dress Uniform

Saturday, December 18
No Rehearsal

Saturday, December 25
No Rehearsal - Merry Christmas!

Saturday, January 1
No Rehearsal - Happy New Year!

For nearly seventy years, the German-American Children’s Chorus of Chicago (the Kinderchor) has been celebrating the rich heritage of German culture and song while fostering a love for our home, the United States of America. Any child, regardless of ethnicity, may join the chorus.

Under the capable leadership of Director Carol Himmel, fifty children between the ages of four and fourteen have melted the hearts of audiences throughout the Chicago area with their enthusiastic performances. During a recent tour of Germany, audiences were thrilled to see children in traditional costumes singing their beloved folk songs.

The children perform German and English songs at a variety of functions throughout the year. Our annual Christmas and Mother’s Day concerts are co-hosted by the German-American Singers of Chicago. Rehearsals are held September through May at the Wilson Park fieldhouse, 4600 N. Milwaukee Ave in Chicago, Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30.

For more information, call 847.604.4834, or send an email to gakinder@kinderchor.org.