The Choir association Westerwald (CV West) is the regionally important network for choral music in the Westerwald. With round 100 choirs We actively shape the choral landscape of the region from children's, youth, women's, men's and mixed ensembles.
Our mission
- Promotion of choral music in all its facets – from classical literature to church and folk songs to pop and modern arrangements.
- Education and training: We conduct workshops, choir workshops and conducting courses (e.g. the Level 2 Choral Conductor Seminar in Westerwald).
- Connecting events, Bringing choirs together, inspiring audiences and promoting music-making as a community experience.
Big events & Highlights
- Westerwälder choir festival in the Stöffelpark (since 2019): Multi-day festivals with 50+ choirs on several stages – an experience for active people and families. In 2023, we celebrated our 100th anniversary for the second time under the motto ‘Singing Westerwald’.
- ChorAktiv in Montabaur: Interactive choral festival series with performances from the youth choir to the adult ensemble on a central stage.
- Regional workshops such as ‘Singing according to sheet music’, feedback singing, choir workshops in the Montabaur Musikgymnasium, children’s choir days and regular group seminars in the choir groups North, Middle and South.
- Anniversary events on the 100th anniversary: Church concert in Kirburg (November 2022) and a big festival weekend in Wirges (June 2022).
Our structure
Following a recent reform of the statutes, the leadership of the ‘Association management’ Taken over – consisting of speaker, deputy speaker, treasurer, management, choir director and specialists in child and youth promotion, training, event management and press work.
Founded in 1922, the CV Westerwald can look back on more than 100 years of history, continuous cultural commitment and a strong coexistence of the choirs.
Why is there a choir?
- We offer Diversity & Community – from classical choral songs to modern genres.
- We promote Up-and-coming work, Young and newcomers will find their place with us.
- We design Vibrant cultural events, which invigorate the region and inspire people.
With heart and passion we sing the Westerwald: Be there in the Westerwald choirs!
Our board of directors
| Spokesperson of the Association Management | Alfred Labonte Westerwaldstr. 7, 56412 Horbach Tel: 06439/57107, email: alfred.labonte |
| stellv. Spokesperson of the Association Management | vacant |
| Financial management | Raimund Schäfer Bergstr. 11a, 56412 Ruppach-Goldhausen Tel: 02602/8602, email: raimund.schaefer |
| management | Lothar Riebel Brunnenstr. 31, 56477 Rennerod Tel: 02664/7141, email: lothar.riebel |
| Musical direction | Mario Siry In front of the Kreuzwiese 14, 56412 Großholbach Tel: 02602/9994574, email: mario.siry |
| Support for children's choirs and young talents | Katharina Kühn, Hirtscheid, email: katharina.kühn Melanie Mingenbach, Wallmerod, email. melanie.mingebach |
| training, association and Event management | Timo Krämer 56414 Obererbach Tel: 0178/2312474, email: timo.kraemer Oliver Schmidt 56414 Berrod email:oliver.schmidt |
| Press and public relations | Raimund Schäfer 56412 Ruppach-Goldhausen Tel: 02602/8602. email: raimund.schäfer Oliver Schmidt 56414 Berrod email: oliver.schmidt |
| Participation in the Board of Management | Claudia Hartenstein, Horbach email: claudiahartenstein Manuel Misgeld, Dernbach email: Manuelmis money |
| Representation of the Chorgruppe Nord | Lothar Riebel; Rennerod, email: lothar.riebel |
| Representation of the choir group Mitte | Timo Krämer, Obererbach, email: timo.kraemer |
| Representation of the Chorgruppe Süd | Alfred Labonte, Horbach, email: alfred.labonte |
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