Gottscheer Heimatchor
We are dedicated to the preservation of Gottscheerish (a German dialect) and other German language folk, traditional, and sacred choral music.
The Heimatchor generally practices on Tuesday evenings at The E.O.U.V. Club. We welcome all interested singers of all ages; knowledge of German is helpful but not required. Contact Herb Mausser at (216) 402-7437 (text/talk) or Herbert.Mausser@yahoo.com.
The group was founded in 1981 and is an integral partner organization of the EOUV (Erster Österreichischer Unterstützungsverein or First Austrian Mutual Aid Society). The choir has performed extensively at the EOUV facility on Pekin Rd. in Geauga County, across Northeast Ohio, and out-of-town. Highlights include participation in Cleveland’s Bicentennial celebration in 1996; singing the Mass (attended by the Austrian Ambassador to the United States and celebrated by Cardinal James Hickey) for the dedication of the Austrian shrine to the Blessed Virgin in the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. in 1992; and performance tours of Austria, Slovenia and Italy in 1994 and 1999. The Heimatchor has also enjoyed singing German Masses and for special events at St. Stephen Catholic Church on Cleveland’s Near West side for over twenty-five years.
SPECIAL RECORDING -
Die Gottscheer Messe
The Gottscheer Heimatchor of Cleveland and the Gottscheer Choir of New York joined their voices in song to perform the beautiful Gottscheer Mass at St. Stephen's Church during the 61st Gottscheer Treffen in Cleveland, Ohio. This special celebration of faith, heritage, and community brought together Gottscheers from across North America to honor the traditions passed down through generations. We are grateful to both choirs for sharing their talents and helping preserve this treasured part of our Gottscheer culture.
St. Stephen
First Sunday of the Month at 11:00 a.m.
The Heimatchor is proud to support the regular German Mass at St. Stephen, held every first Sunday of the month at 11:00 am. If you have never been to St. Stephen Church, it is worth the visit! Listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1977, the carved wood interior imported from Germany in the 19th century creates a beautiful and sublime space for worship. The pipe organ that will accompany the choirs is one of the oldest of its kind in Cleveland.
For more information about St. Stephen Catholic Church, call the parish office at (216) 631-5633. The church parking lot is accessed from W. 57th St., just north of Lorain Ave., or use W. 54th St. on-street parking.
For more information about the Gottscheer Heimatchor, contact Herb Mausser at (216) 402-7437 or Herbert.Mausser@yahoo.com.