SiebenbuÌˆrgisch-Amerikanisches Volksblatt. [volume] (Cleveland, Ohio) 1917-1971, 1948-04-15

Last Saturday, April 10th
was the first rehearsal period Of
the newly organized children s
chorus here in Youngstown, O.
The beginning was fine one. The
kiddies sure gave forth with won.
derful tunes. This first rehearsal
was more of get aquainted hour
than it was a singing rehearsal
Everyone present had a fanorite
tune. These favorites were lusti-
ly sung by all. About twenty
children attended this first sing
ing practice. After the singing
was over a movie was shown. The
cartoons really went over big. 1t
sure was a grand afternoon; en-
joyed by old and young.
A contest is now underway a.
mongst the kids to find name
for this chorus. A fine prize is
being given to the child that sug-
gests the name that is to be the
official name of the chorus. This
contest will last for two months.
Now to go into the facts con-
corning the organization and pur-
pose of this children's choir. 1t
was indeed great inspiration on
the part of Mr.. George Kascher,
the President of the Saengerbund,
to organize here in Youngstown
this chorus consisting of chill
dren's voices from the age of six
to sixteen. He had in mind a four
fold purpose when he first
though about this undertaking:
y To honor a man who thru
out his life was a lover of music
and children.A man who thought
that no better people than the
Saxon People existed on this
Gods earth. This man known to
US all father of nine children,
was our dear friend Fritz Theis
Sr. In this mans memory this
chorus was to be organized.
y Further more Mr.. Kascher
had in mind the actual further
ance of love for music and the
classics in the hearts of the Sax
on Children. He we'll knew what
charms music had. AS the poet
once said: "Music hath charms
to tame even the widest BEAST
81 Also, uppermost in Georges
mind was the knowledge that
music breeds fellowship. He felt
that through song and music that
famous Saxon Fellowship and
Saxon Brothership would best
endure.
~ Not to be;forgotten his fourth
reason: allow no Saxon child tol
be listed in the courts OF Youngs-|
town as delinquent. Thus far the
Saxon people of this city have a
clear record as far as the law is!
concerned. This record must and
should be kept perfect. Keep the
Saxon youth together and they
will never stray into wrong com.
pany., These then are the four
reasons why this undertaking
was decided upon. What better
reason could anyone give for i
this children's chorus accomplish.
organized for, it will have been FL
es only one OF the reasons 1t was
worthwhile endeavor.
Twill now introduce you to tht
Directors of this marvellous or
ganization. Fritz Theis Jr., Chair
man: He is the eldest son of the
man in whose honor this chorus
was organized. Like his father he
is a lover of children, lover o
music and above all a stauncl
supporter of his Saxon people.
George Kascher, Addison to tho
chairman: We all know George
and what he stands for, His pas
deeds, speak louder than an.
words Ismay.., here set !. forth
Enough said when ! say ::"Macht.
nur INNER So" Musical Advisor.
Waldemar Nischwitz: to- all 20
us this man is music. supreme: A.
the competent, director Of tht
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