The choir claims to welcome people of all backgrounds and ages, with the oldest member being 94 and the youngest somewhere in his mid 20s. Nelson mentions the biggest draw for the program is the camaraderie, and it's easy to see why. While there are certainly some German immigrants in the mix, a few members don't have any close connection to Deutschland at all. Since 1994, he has commanded the pack with an accordion (and an impressive beard.) The Männerchor, currently standing 45 active members strong, sings almost exclusively in German as tribute to the culture, though many members don't even speak the language. Camille Sauers/MySAĪ lifelong music teacher, Nelson has been the music director at Beethoven for 28 years. "I got them at Buc-ee's," he tells me, chuckling.ĭavid Nelson, music director at Beethoven Männerchor. I compliment his black braided suspenders. I shake his hand on the way out to the band room, located behind an outdoor stage. "Willkommen" reads a sign above a poster advertising a cigar club.Īfter no time, Nelson greets me. I suspect they might be choir members - and probably veterans, too - and decide that I'd find out soon enough at rehearsal. The space is lined with old timers and regulars, like an Officer's Club. I notice that the wood panel walls match the floors, and am charmed by the old framed photos and colorful flag banners that drape over the moldings. Camille Sauers/MySAīehind the bar is a collection of ornate steins displayed like trophies - though I suspect that from time to time, they're pulled off the shelves for the right pour, or the right wise guy. If you're ever passing through, you'll still notice a tile "B" spelled out somewhere on the floor. Previously, Beethoven was born in what is now the Majestic Theatre building downtown. Programs of this sort have been operating off of Pereida Street in the King William district for a little over 100 years. Before the pandemic struck, they even had a Kinderchor for children. The music program at Beethoven is robust, complete with several ensemble bands and choirs. The Damenchor, comprised of women singers, was already in the midst of practice when I arrived. For the uninitiated, Männerchor means men's choir, in German. I'm escorted into The Club Room by Jane May, who has served as resident Männerchor pianist for roughly eight years.
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