... promoting German culture in the Peoria, Illinois area through song, sport, food, drink and fellowship!

Officers for 2012

President
Matt Doling

1st Vice President
Jeff Pulfer

2nd Vice President
Bill Marriot

Recording Secretary
Andy Sepich

Membership Secretary
Pete Bachfischer

Treasurer
Adam Gudat

Music and Culture Committee
Andy Sepich

Hickory Grove Committee
Dennis Kalvey

Lindenhof Committee
Louie Mayer

Delegates to Central Society
Andy Sepich, Dennis Kalvey,
Brent Caras and Jack Fennel

Alternate Delegate
Dick Stage

Harmonie - Concordia

There have been male German singing groups in the Peoria area since the 1800’s. The Harmonie Singers originated in 1967 and in 2008 merged with Concordia, a hundred + year old singing organization. This group strives to preserve the German traditions through both German and American music. Harmonie, along with The Kaiser Wilhelm Ratskeller Brummers, our sponsored band, have established the Richard P. Wolfe Scholarship, an annual music scholarship to Bradley University. This is one of the many community activities that Harmonie provides.

You do not have to be a singer to join our organization. We have many other activities. We sponsor the Bratfest at Hickory Grove Park, throw horseshoes also at Hickory Grove, and set up food booths at local events such as The World Fest at the Civic Center and Oktoberfest at the Peoria Riverfront. A stag is held in the fall for all members and their invited guests, and a member appreciation dinner is also held in the fall. The fellowship shared among members is the strength of our club.

We encourage everyone to get involved and have a place and a need for every member’s special talent. Our meetings are at 7:00 the first Wednesday of the month, at the Lindenhof, October thru May, and at Hickory Grove, weather permitting, June thru September. A potluck dinner is held one hour prior to all meetings.