Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor and Kinderchor / Jugendchor Christmas Concert at St Mary's in German Village on December 4 2011. Jugenchor (back row and 4 girls from the second row) singing "Still, Still, Still" under the direction of Catherine O'Keefe.

In 1969, parents and grandparents involved in the Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor, and other Central Ohio German singing societies, wishing to pass on and share German culture and traditions with their children, formed the Columbus Kinderchor/Jugenchor, w...  moreIn 1969, parents and grandparents involved in the Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor, and other Central Ohio German singing societies, wishing to pass on and share German culture and traditions with their children, formed the Columbus Kinderchor/Jugenchor, which operates as part of the Columbus Maennerchor organization. This children's chorus quickly became one of the most dynamic choruses in the city. The Kinderchor, which means "children's chorus" and the Jugendchor, which means "youth chorus", attribute their success to the dedication to the children. Membership is open to all children regardless of nationality, recognizing the shared German heritage so prevalent to Central Ohio. While our focus remains the children and the children's choral music, gatherings and trips are planned to include the entire family. We aim to share not only the fun of German singing, but also to impart the joy of German hospitality. The children's repertoire is tailored to meet the needs of growing voices and...    less

Columbus Maennerchor, Damenchor and Kinderchor / Jugendchor Christmas Concert at St Mary's in German Village on December 4, 2011. Singing "Lasst uns froh and munter sein" under the direction of Catherine O'Keefe.

"There is another sky" music by Ivo Antognini lyrics by Emily Dickinson Schweizer Jugendchor - dir. Clau Scherrer June 6, 2010 - Pfarrkirche Ettiswil (Switzerland)

Der Schaumburger Jugendchor wurde 1980 gegründet und beschreitet seitdem einen Weg, mit dem er eine große Chortradition in der Stadt Bückeburg und dem Schaumburger Land fortsetzt. Viele Besonderheiten des Chores, Hintergründe in Pädagogik, Stimmzusamm...  moreDer Schaumburger Jugendchor wurde 1980 gegründet und beschreitet seitdem einen Weg, mit dem er eine große Chortradition in der Stadt Bückeburg und dem Schaumburger Land fortsetzt. Viele Besonderheiten des Chores, Hintergründe in Pädagogik, Stimmzusammensetzung und Repertoire finden ihren Ursprung in der Arbeit der großen Chorpädagogin Edith Möller. Die musikalische Gesamtleitung liegt in den Händen von Stephanie Feindt.  

ex-semble The female choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's choir wit...  moreex-semble The female choir ex-semble was founded in the year 1994 by its conductor Christoph Haßler. It started as an experiment in a small ensemble. Most of ex-semble's members come from the Süwestpfälzer Kinderchor. Starting in the children's choir with voice training and also personal formation, ex-semble works mainly with a-cappella literature of all epoches. From the beginning on, ex-semble has regularly given concerts in Germany as well as in foreign countries. ex-semble's current highlights: Concerts and recordings for radio and television with Westdeutscher Rundfunk (WDR) and Südwestrundfunk (SWR) 1998: Production of the first a-cappella CD Leis' rauscht die Nacht 2000: Gold medal at the International Choir Competition Riva del Garda 2003: Special concerts during the Deutsches Chorfest in Berlin upon an invitation from the Deutscher Chorverband; for example at the Philharmonic Hall in Berlin 2004: Gold medal and category winner of the national choir festival in Lindenholzhausen; Chri...    less

The Alliance Chorus of Greater Central Ohio is a Fine-Arts nonprofit and competitive men’s ensemble created to preserve the all-American barbershop style of music. A perennial competitor on the international stage, The Alliance Chorus has qualified for th...  moreThe Alliance Chorus of Greater Central Ohio is a Fine-Arts nonprofit and competitive men’s ensemble created to preserve the all-American barbershop style of music. A perennial competitor on the international stage, The Alliance Chorus has qualified for the Barbershop Harmony Society (BHS) International Competition every year since its’ formation in 1999. Ever “In Tune With Excellence”, The Alliance competed this past Summer in Las Vegas finishing 15th in the world, and in previous years has finished as high as 4th place! In addition to the competition circuit, The Alliance Chorus also has had many opportunities to give back and perform for the community. Beyond our own Spring and Holiday annual shows, we’ve had the privilege to perform for: • OMEA • The Ohio General Assembly • OSU Buckeye Basketball Games • Columbus Clippers Games • Columbus State House Events • Good Day Columbus • The Rockefeller Center The men of The Alliance Chorus have joined a brotherhood committed to the passionate pursuit o...    less