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Website: chardonpolkaband.com

The Chardon Polka Band is one of the few polka groups in the business that can relate to the "younger generation". The band plays many traditional ethnic polkas with a unique flare! The band is comprised largely of  twenty some-things. They  are a hip, young, and energetic polka band that has been in business for seven years! The Chardon Polka Band is very entertaining, both in music and attitude.

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Website: thebierband.com

Make way for The AWARD WINNING BIER BAND!  With the motto, "The more you drink, the better we sound," The Bier Band know how to get a party started. Oh, and by the way, just because they wear Lederhosen doesn't mean they won't launch into an occassional Jimmy Buffett tune.  If you're a traditionalists, fear not. They still know their German standards and Polkas. 

The BIER BAND is based in Cincinnati, OH, a city rich with GERMAN heritage.  An eleven piece ensemble, they are comprised of two accordian players, a brass section, a percussion section and singers/crowd participation specialists.  That's right, the Bier Band isn't an act for a hushed auditorium. They're bringing a party, so be ready to join in! Consider it German Mardis Gras.

Comprised of members of Deutcher Musik Verein, the Brews Brothers are a fun-loving roving band who can drink, play musik, sing and incite communal revelry at the same time. For those who find drinking at standing at the same time a challenge, we ask that you not try this at home without a designated spotter and written permission from your neighbors. Please note that the Cleveland Oktoberfest shall be held harmless should you, for example, make the mistake of blowing on your beer before swallowing your harmonica.

The Cleveland Maennerchor has enjoyed a rich history in Cleveland, Ohio.  The choir was established in 1967 through the efforts of the Schwaebischer Saengerbund and Heights Maennerchor.   The Heights Maennerchor was originally founded in 1873 in the Heights area of the near West Side of Cleveland while the Schwaebischer Saengerbund was first organized in 1885. 

The Maennerchor is a testament to the large influx of German immigrants to this area which, in turn, served to enrich our culture and diversity.  The German people have always loved to sing.  The Cleveland Maennerchor strives to promote this German tradition of song in the hope that it will continue to flourish as it has for over a century, here, in Cleveland.

The Cleveland Maennerchor meets for rehearsals every Thursday at 8:00 P.M. in its hall.  The male singers perform at local events, host numerous ethnic  gatherings, perform at regional and national conventions, and also perform at local events throughout the year.

The warm atmosphere and authentic German décor of the Maennerchor Hall has attracted several other organizations that hold meetings throughout the year.  While the Maennerchor is made up of mostly ethnic Germans, being German or  German ancestry is certainly not a criterion for membership in the choir.  All that is required is an interest in singing in German.   We invite all those who would like to join us in raising our voices in beautiful, joyous German song to come during any rehearsal.  Call 216-741-7728 for further information.

The Heights Damenchor was founded in May, 1876.  This chorus is probably the oldest surviving Women’s German Chorus in the United States.   They may, in fact, be the oldest surviving German Chorus.  The suburbs were called the Heights and it was decided to name the group the Heights Frauenbund.  Sometime later the name was changed to Heights Damenchor. Many of the directors stayed for a long time and were of German descent.  

In 1945 the chorus met at a new location, the Heights-Maennerchor Halle, and have remained at this location (Cleveland Maennerchor, 4515 State Road).  The Heights Damenchor have been active members of the Central Ohio Bezirk and North American Saengerbund by participating in their Saengerfests every 3 years.   They are also members of the Deutsches Saengerbund in Germany and received the many awards regarding participation in German Song and Traditions.   Many of the members’ families and friends have come from the same area of Germany keeping the traditions and music alive. We celebrated our 125th Anniversary in 2001 with a gala evening of song which included the other German Singer Clubs.  New members are welcome and do not have to be German.   Our members will teach you the German.

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