Virtual Lecture: "Wo man singt" German-American Singing Festivals, 1849–1914

Between 1849 and 1914, German-American singing festivals with thousands of participants and visitors were a constant in the cultural landscape of the U.S. that brought German music to America and helped immigrants construct an ethnic identity. Focus will be on choirs, especially those for male voices, singing federations, festivals, and musical repertoire. Heike Bungert is Professor for North American History at the University of Münster, Germany.
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