This Singing Circle was founded in 1947 as umbrella organization of Frankfurt
choirs. Its members are also automatically members of the Hessische Sängerbund
e.V.
Goal of the Sängerkreis is the cultivation and promotion of choir singing.
In the course of the more than 50-year tradition, the seven member associations of
foundation year 1947 have grown to an impressive "singing family" with more than
60 member associations in which over 2,500 singers cultivate their wonderful
hobby.
Alongside the many activities of the individual choirs, in the years 1984-1992 the
Sängerkreis organized the popular concert series "Frankfurt choirs present
themselves" in the Mozartsaal and Grosse Saal of Frankfurt's Alte Oper. In 1989, a
"large choir" composed from all member associations musically accompanied the
inauguration celebrations for the German Garden Show, also in the Grosse Saal of
the Alte Oper.
Held in two-year rhythm in outstanding concert halls, e.g. Zoo Gesellschaftshaus or
Gesellschaftshaus Palmengarten, is the Frankfurt Choir Day, where a far-reaching
programme with various musical interpretations is presented.
Via the Sängerkreis both member choirs and individual members are provided with
comprehensive insurance coverage. For example each member choir is covered by
association liability and association legal protection insurance. Singers themselves
are covered by accident insurance for their journeys to rehearsals and
performances. Member choirs also have the privilege of accounting GEMA (musical
performance) fees for one concert per annum via the Singers' Association. The
Sängerkreis also offers its members a diverse programme of musical education and
training. Workshops for various choir compositions, group concerts and seminars for
vice choirmasters are also part of our programme.
In the near future, together with the Hessische Sängerbund, we plan to set of an
independent youth choir. On the one side this is intended to provide attractive
musical leisure activities for children and youngsters, on the other to ensure up and
coming talent for the choirs.
Interested choirs, choirmasters and singers are heartily welcome at any time.