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The Houston Saengerbund: “One of the Best Kept Secrets in the City of Houston”

By Jonas Leon Kaupert Members of the Houston Saengerbund host Oktoberfest at their new headquarters, located in the Houston Heights, in 2023. They spent time throughout their season practicing for the event, which celebrates their German heritage. Photo courtesy of the Houston Saengerbund.  Houston ranks as one of the most diverse cities in the United […]

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The Houston Saengerbund: A Legacy of German Culture and Song 

By Vince Lee Songbook for Houston Saengerbund Bass performers at Des Deutsch Texanischen Saengerbundes (the German Texan Singers’ League), 1902. All photos courtesy of Houston Saengerbund Records, Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries.   The Houston Saengerbund, meaning “singing society,” was founded on October 6, 1883, by German immigrants. They sought to bring their musical traditions […]

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