The San Antonio Liederkranz
Established July 11th, 1892
Our 134th Year!
The San Antonio Liederkranz, a distinguished all-male (TTBB) choir, traces its roots back to 134 years ago when Fr. Henry Pfefferkorn founded it as the Men’s Choir of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in downtown San Antonio, Texas.
Primarily, the choir enriches the spiritual ambiance of St. Joseph's by performing at the 11:00 Mass every fourth Sunday, excluding July, August, and December—when their mesmerizing voices fill the sacred space of Midnight Mass. Beyond their church duties, they organize two pivotal fundraising concerts annually. The Spring/Summer Concert, typically held in June or July, features a repertoire of secular music. Similarly, the first or second Sunday of December marks their highly anticipated Christmas Concert, where they captivate audiences with a blend of English, German, and Latin Christmas carols.
The choir proudly holds membership in two prestigious Texas Sängerbunds: the Deutsch-Texanisher Sängebund and the Texanischer Gebirgs Sängerbund. Both Bunds host a Sängerfest—one in the Spring and another in the Fall. Additionally, they are affiliated with the Nord-Amerikanischer Sängerbund, enhancing their network and exposure within the singing community.
Rehearsals are a cornerstone of their commitment, taking place every Monday night at 7:00 PM in the historic King William Neighborhood at St Joseph’s Hall, 420 Cesar Chavez/Durango. Welcoming aspiring singers aged 18 and above, with a passion for vocal excellence and camaraderie, the choir encourages individuals to audition any Monday evening. Their inclusive ethos aims to continually enrich their ranks with fresh talent.
The San Antonio Liederkranz, Inc, operates as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and cultural preservation.
Primarily, the choir enriches the spiritual ambiance of St. Joseph's by performing at the 11:00 Mass every fourth Sunday, excluding July, August, and December—when their mesmerizing voices fill the sacred space of Midnight Mass. Beyond their church duties, they organize two pivotal fundraising concerts annually. The Spring/Summer Concert, typically held in June or July, features a repertoire of secular music. Similarly, the first or second Sunday of December marks their highly anticipated Christmas Concert, where they captivate audiences with a blend of English, German, and Latin Christmas carols.
The choir proudly holds membership in two prestigious Texas Sängerbunds: the Deutsch-Texanisher Sängebund and the Texanischer Gebirgs Sängerbund. Both Bunds host a Sängerfest—one in the Spring and another in the Fall. Additionally, they are affiliated with the Nord-Amerikanischer Sängerbund, enhancing their network and exposure within the singing community.
Rehearsals are a cornerstone of their commitment, taking place every Monday night at 7:00 PM in the historic King William Neighborhood at St Joseph’s Hall, 420 Cesar Chavez/Durango. Welcoming aspiring singers aged 18 and above, with a passion for vocal excellence and camaraderie, the choir encourages individuals to audition any Monday evening. Their inclusive ethos aims to continually enrich their ranks with fresh talent.
The San Antonio Liederkranz, Inc, operates as a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization, embodying a commitment to artistic excellence, community engagement, and cultural preservation.
Thanks to the San Antonio Photo Imaging Center(SAPHOTO.COM) (founded by former member, Carl Schiele) which not only touched up this 120-year-old photo but also provided us with a digital format for our web page
The San Antonio Liederkranz
125th Anniversary Concert
June 25 2017
Next Public Event in 2026:
Stifftungsfest Celebration
We have a Date, a Time, a Place, and a Fun event coming on October 17th, Saturday. It will be from 4PM-8PMat Beethoven Halle’s Biergarten under the tent. All members are invited with their plus 1.
The choir will provide a sandwich combo from Beethoven's menu (Sandwich and beverage). We will be singing and visiting under the tent (out of the sun or rain). SAL Board is asking everyone bring a small desert for the event for everyone to enjoy (fruits, bake items, cookies, etc.) Parking is free in the Beethoven lot ,or on the street (the parking lot is across the street from the Halle). Dress can be our polo shirt, but dress comfortable. You can bring other guests and friends - but they are on their own for food and drink. This can be a real fun event - we will be singing too.
Please make plans to attend - and if possible reply to this email with a RSVP of your coming - so planning can continue to make this a good evening under the stars.
Date: October 17th, 2026
Time: 4PM - 8PM
Where: Beethoven Halle/Mannerchor
422 Pereida Street
San Antonio, TX. 78210
web site: beethovensanantonio.com
Food Menu is at this site.
We have a Date, a Time, a Place, and a Fun event coming on October 17th, Saturday. It will be from 4PM-8PMat Beethoven Halle’s Biergarten under the tent. All members are invited with their plus 1.
The choir will provide a sandwich combo from Beethoven's menu (Sandwich and beverage). We will be singing and visiting under the tent (out of the sun or rain). SAL Board is asking everyone bring a small desert for the event for everyone to enjoy (fruits, bake items, cookies, etc.) Parking is free in the Beethoven lot ,or on the street (the parking lot is across the street from the Halle). Dress can be our polo shirt, but dress comfortable. You can bring other guests and friends - but they are on their own for food and drink. This can be a real fun event - we will be singing too.
Please make plans to attend - and if possible reply to this email with a RSVP of your coming - so planning can continue to make this a good evening under the stars.
Date: October 17th, 2026
Time: 4PM - 8PM
Where: Beethoven Halle/Mannerchor
422 Pereida Street
San Antonio, TX. 78210
web site: beethovensanantonio.com
Food Menu is at this site.