After 148 years: MGV Hessenland has to close - where are the singers?
After 148 years: MGV Hessenland has to close - where are the singers?
Hofgeismar, Deutschland - The end of a long -grown chapter comes in Gieselwerder: The Hessenland men's singing club has decided to close its doors after 148 years. Like HNA, the decision on Friday last week and reflects the challenges with which many singing clubs in the region have to fight.
With only twelve singing members, singing had become practically impossible. The association, founded in 1877 and once with over 30 active people as one of the large men's singing clubs in the area, was very popular in recent years not only due to a lack of growing growth, but also through the negative effects of corona pandemic. Comparison singing of the Sollinger Singers' Association is a thing of the past.
Review and challenges
The last chairman, Heinrich Romberg, 72 years old, is now one of the youngest singers in the association. About a decade ago, the choir was upgraded by the admission of singers, but this did not mean to avert the impending resolution. The lack of younger singers, who often choose sports such as handball or football, further tightened the situation.
The association proudly celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2017, but the Corona pandemic presented the community against unprecedented challenges. "Only 14 singers were present at Christmas 2024, in January 2025 there were only twelve," reports hna . The regular rehearsals and appearances that are so important for club life were not possible for a long time or only under restrictions.
In March 2025, the members discussed the future at the annual general meeting, and only a final meeting in June led to the end of the agreed end with a majority of 25 active and passive members.
the broader perspective
The situation of the MGV Hessenland is not an isolated case. In other regions of Germany, choirs also fought for survival during and after pandemic. According to a study that surveyed over 4,400 choirs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland, less than a third of the choirs have been able to keep their number of members. Over 50% of children's and youth choirs have stronger losses, and many choirs report on reduced musical quality and poor cohesion in the ranks of the members, such as nmz
At the same time, it can be seen that the challenges that clubs like the MGV Hessenland experience also question the strength of the cultural landscape as a whole. The lack of young people and interest in shared singing is a challenge that needs to be taken seriously.
In conclusion, it remains to be seen that the MGV Hessenland and its members can look back on a long tradition. Despite the painful farewell, the hope remains that choral music in the region will never completely silence.| Details | |
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