Side A: Claus opens with his earliest musical memories and the musical influences he had in Germany, which include singing in the military and singing societies. When he moved to the United States, he joined the Beethoven Maennerchor, in which he describes the society and the German music in Texas. He talks about the differences in singing in Texas versus in Germany. He talks about his accomplishments and interesting experiences he's had in the Maennerchor. He discusses how Texas has altered his singing and his interests in music. He describes his position as president of the Maennerchor and what his duties are. He shares about the Chorgemeinschaft of Texas and how they will be touring the world.
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Full transcript available here: https://dc.library.txstate.edu/node/24892
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