Fresh wind in the Anklamer boy choir: new voices, emotional farewell!

Fresh wind in the Anklamer boy choir: new voices, emotional farewell!

Anklam, Deutschland - A new chapter for the Anklamer Bubenchor was opened at this year's town hall concert. The event, which took place on June 17, 2025, offered a successful mix of farewells of well -known singers and the celebration of new members. Choir director Mike Hartmann, who has headed the choir since 2004, is optimistic about the future, despite the challenges that Corona pandemic and a loss of members brought with it. "We are on the right track," emphasizes Hartmann, who is happy about the numerous new additions, including children from the Evangelical School of Peeneburg.

The concert presented a lively snapshot between departure and farewell. Applause for the fresh faces made the audience feel that the choir stays alive and develops further. Particularly noteworthy is the farewell to Robin Joshua Weiß, who is now working as a hotel specialist in Zinnowitz. He expressed melancholy about his farewell, but plans to remain connected to the choir as a guest singer.

excellent achievements and honors

Numerous honors were also issued at the event. Five young singers received honorary membership: Lukas Batthauer (8 years), Tobias Krüger (7 years), Willi Panschow (11 years), Willi Eggebrech (8 years) and Robin Joshua Weiß (8 years). Luca Schütze and Lennart Batthauer also completed the transition from the young choir to the concert choir. This continuous growth is a sign that the Anklamer boy choir, which was founded in 1972 and is the only boy choir in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, not only maintains a cultural heritage, but also maintains newer forms of vocal music.

The activities of the choir are diverse; In addition to rehearsal work and concert activity, both in Anklam and in Western Pomerania, the singers also take part in theater productions. The Anklamer Knabenchor has made a name for itself through participations in national and international competitions and through concert tours abroad. Public appearances in television programs and at festivals are also part of the choral repertoire.

a call to the youth

Mike Hartmann is looking for other young singers, especially between the ages of 7 and 8. Coachers are welcome, but have to take an exam. This promotion of young talent is crucial for the continued existence of the choir, which is also underlined by supporting a parent council and the support association founded in 2002. If you want to support the choir, you can find out more about the numbers 03971 - 21 05 50 and 03971 - 20 89 35 via Uwe Prepernau in Pasperpradfachmarkt in Pasewalker Allee 25.

The music landscape in Germany is rich and diverse, with numerous choirs and ensembles that offer children and young people the opportunity to gain experience in the ensemble game. The Anklamer boy choir is an important part of this landscape and impressively demonstrates the importance of promoting music and young talent. Ensembles that act nationally also contribute to cultural education and promoting young talents in a wide variety of music styles.

For everyone interested, it is important to discover the heart and voice of the Anklam boy choir and maybe become part of this wonderful community - because making music combines and brings joy into life.