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A year before the great Chicago Fire of 1871, a group of Norwegian immigrants founded the Normennenes Singing Society.
Its purpose was to uphold Norwegian male chorus traditions and to promote social, cultrural and intellectual intercourse among its members. Normennenes Singing Society is one of the oldest male choruses in America. Throughout its 100 plus years of continuous operation it has had numerous locations from which to serve its membership. Among these have been Wicker Park, Logan Square, Arlington Heights and presently the facilities of the Estonian House in Riverwoods. The Society has hosted several Norwegian Singers Association of America conventions and has had several tours to Norway. Some of these were in the years 1924, 1938, 1952 and 1964. Another tour could be possible in the future. Norwegian ancestry is not necessary for membership. In 1870 the chorus began with 28 singers. For the 50th anniversary we had 95 singers and 300 social members. We are continuously seeking new members. New members will ensure the preservation of old traditions that were established October 30th, 1870. If you are not already a member, please join us, sing with us, become a part of us.

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What is Sangerfest? Every other year The Norwegian Singers Association holds a songfest for the purpose of cultivating
Scandinavian music. This has happened ever since 1892. This festival usually has over 200 singers with many other associated
events. If you would care to join us, please call one of the numbers on the previous page or just show up at the rehearsal site at the
place and time indicated. If you enjoy singing and the comradery of likeminded gentlemen please join us. You will not regret it.

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Sangerfest was a great success this year with over 200 singers

taking part in the music.

Normenneness Singing Society has adjourned for the months of July and August. We will begin rehearsals sometime in September. Check this website for the date which we will once again begin singing. You are welcome to attend the beginning of our next season
at this time. Please come and give us a try.
Our summer mid-season get togeather will take place at Thor Fjells on Sunday
August, 21st. If you would care to meet the guys, call Thor for further information.
Thors' number or email can be found on the previous page.