In the previous post, we started our history notes related to the early Sängerfest events in Texas.
Today, we write about the festivals that took place after the Civil War time (in the years 18870-1881)
Read our notes and the included newspaper clippings. Find the answers to these questions:
- In which years did the choir of Fredericksburg participate in Sängerfest?
- When did an orchestra become part of the Sängerfest program? How much was the St. Louis orchestra paid?
- When did the tradition of the masschoirs start?
- Is there your ancestral name listed among the 1879 Sängerfest participants?
- How many days did the 1881 Sängerfest celebrations last?
- Which mean of transportation helped most Sängerfest participants get to Galveston in 1881?
- What was the downside of the mass event in that year?
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September 1870 - the 8th Sängerfest took place in San Antonio (originally was planned in New Braunfels). German singing societies who participated in the event who came Austin, Fredericksbueg, Boerne, Yorktown, La Grange, and San Antonio.
Clipping source: Lindheimer, Ferdinand J.
Neu-Braunfelser Zeitung. (New Braunfels, Tex.), Vol. 18, No. 41, Ed. 1 Friday, September 2, 1870,
newspaper,
September 2, 1870;
New Braunfels, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1652022/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Clipping source: Daily State Journal. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 185, Ed. 1 Saturday, September 3, 1870,
newspaper,
September 3, 1870;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1545303/:
accessed September 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
May 11, 12, 13, 1872 - the 9th Sängerfest ♪
May 11, 12, 13, 1872 - the 9th Sängerfest. Participating societies came from Hortontown, Smithsons Valley, San Antonio, Comfort, Boerne, Austin, and two from New Braunfels. A resolution was formed to create singing schools for children - the schools later educated for many years, children of both German and American descent.
During the Bund business meeting, a resolution was formed to organize the S biennially only.
Clipping source: Dietzel, Oscar & Dietzel, Henry.
Die Wöchentliche Texas Post. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 4, No. 25, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 13, 1873,
newspaper,
April 13, 1873;
Galveston, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1462387/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting German-Texan Heritage Society.
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October 1874 - the 10th Sängerfest was organized in San Antonio - with the choirs of New Braunfels, Boerne, San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Comfort, and Austin.
The program of the Fest was quite impressing
Clipping source: Daily Express. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 8, No. 148, Ed. 1 Wednesday, October 7, 1874,
newspaper,
October 7, 1874;
San Antonio, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth440958/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
The Sängerfest street procession was quite excessive with many groups participating...
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 244, Ed. 1 Saturday, October 17, 1874,
newspaper,
October 17, 1874;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth463708/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
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October 12, 13, 14 1877 - the 11th Sängerfest - in San Antonio again. It was the
first of the festivals organized on a much bigger scale than before. For
the first time, mass choruses sang with the accompaniment of 34 pieces
orchestra. The event took place in a new Sängerhalle with seats for 1500
persons. 13 singing societies participated: 3 of San Antonio, 1 of
Smithsons Valley, Austin, New Braunfels, Boerne, Yorktown, La Grange,
Comfort, Galveston, and Brenham.
The delegates of the Turnvereins (Gymnastic Clubs) from San Antonio, Fredericksburg, Quihi, Houston, New Branfels, and West Mill Creek organized the "Texas State Turnerbund" and chose Houston as its office and next meeting place.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 36, No. 177, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 16, 1877,
newspaper,
October 16, 1877;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth463168/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium. ♪
1878
Clipping source: Hanschke, Robert.
Freie Presse für Texas. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 888, Ed. 1 Tuesday, October 15, 1878,
newspaper,
October 15, 1878;
San Antonio, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1078204/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
The announcements of the Jubilee Sängerfest in Austin.
Clipping source: Hanschke, Robert.
Freie Presse für Texas. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 13, No. 884, Ed. 1 Thursday, October 10, 1878,
newspaper,
October 10, 1878;
San Antonio, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1079028/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
Clipping source: Weekly Democratic Statesman. (Austin, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 23, Ed. 1 Thursday, March 14, 1878,
newspaper,
March 14, 1878;
Austin, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth277654/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu
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April 15, 16, 17, 1879 - the 12th Sängerfest (in Austin). The New Orleans National Orchestra of St. Louis was hired to for a performance and to accompany the choirs. The choirs of New Branfels and Comfort left the Texas State Singers' League. Instead of that, with other West Texas singing societies they founded the association named "Gebirgs Sängerbund".
The event was a grand spectacle again.
Clipping source: Fort Worth Daily Democrat. (Fort Worth, Tex.), Vol. 3, No. 243, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 16, 1879,
newspaper,
April 16, 1879;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1049086/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Fort Worth History Center.
The Sängerfest was a great fun time.
Clipping source: Rankin, John G.
Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, April 18, 1879,
newspaper,
April 18, 1879;
Brenham, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth115373/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
The twenty-fifth State Sängerbund anniversary was celebrated during the Austin Sängerfest.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 38, No. 20, Ed. 1 Wednesday, April 16, 1879,
newspaper,
April 16, 1879;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth464967/:
accessed September 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
Quite a lot of money was invested in the orchestra performance...
Clipping source: Rankin, John G.
Brenham Weekly Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 14, No. 16, Ed. 1, Friday, April 18, 1879,
newspaper,
April 18, 1879;
Brenham, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth115373/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
How many lady singers participated in the 1879 event? Check it out below.
Clipping source: Burhans, R. Polk.
Denison Daily News. (Denison, Tex.), Vol. 7, No. 49, Ed. 1 Friday, April 18, 1879,
newspaper,
April 18, 1879;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth327203/:
accessed September 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Grayson County Frontier Village.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 114, Ed. 1 Tuesday, August 3, 1880,
newspaper,
August 3, 1880;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth464872/:
accessed September 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 39, No. 231, Ed. 1 Friday, December 17, 1880,
newspaper,
December 17, 1880;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth461177/:
accessed September 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
April 19, 20 21, 1881 - the 13th Sängerfest was held in Galveston,
organized on a grand scale - with an orchestra and a bigger number of
participating choirs: Frohsinn of Dallas, Beethoven of San Antonio,
Swiss Club of Dallas, Arion of San Antonio, Mannerchor of Austin,
Mannerchor of New Braunfels, Sängerbund of Austin, Germania of Brenham,
Germania of Austin, Quarter Club of La Grange, Mannerchor of Houston,
Mannerchor of Fredericksburg, and Salamander of Galveston.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 10, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 3, 1881,
newspaper,
April 3, 1881;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth464033/:
accessed September 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
Many people came for the Festival on special trains.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 19, 1881,
newspaper,
April 19, 1881;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth460911/:
accessed September 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
The Fest celebrations were grand indeed.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 21, Ed. 1 Saturday, April 16, 1881,
newspaper,
April 16, 1881;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth461064/:
accessed September 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
Did any relations of yours take part in the celebrations? Check it out.
Clipping source: The Galveston Daily News. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 40, No. 23, Ed. 1 Tuesday, April 19, 1881,
newspaper,
April 19, 1881;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth460911/:
accessed September 16, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
Some things never change.
Clipping source: Rankin, John G. & Levin.
Brenham Daily Banner. (Brenham, Tex.), Vol. 6, No. 101, Ed. 1 Thursday, April 28, 1881,
newspaper,
April 28, 1881;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth485571/:
accessed September 17, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
crediting Abilene Library Consortium.
1882 - meanwhile in Fredericksburg
Clipping source: Hanschke, Robert.
Freie Presse für Texas. (San Antonio, Tex.), Vol. 17, No. 3789, Ed. 1 Monday, May 22, 1882,
newspaper,
May 22, 1882;
San Antonio, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1078867/:
accessed September 14, 2024),
University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu;
.
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1. Galveston Tribune. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol.
29, No. 109, Ed. 1 Friday, April 2, 1909, newspaper, April 2, 1909;
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1350882/: accessed
September 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to
Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Rosenberg
Library.
2. Biggers, Don Hampton, 1869-1957. German Pioneers in
Texas; A Brief History of Their Hardships, Struggles and Achievements,
book, 1925; Fredericksburg, Texas.
(https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth29394/: accessed
September 1, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to
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