The Friends of Music at St. Antonius Association (e.V.)
As a nonprofit organization, the Friends of St. Antonius support musical activities in the St. Antonius parish in Papenburg.
Since the inaugural concert for the Walcker organ on September 9, 2021, in our parish—featuring the renowned concert organist Christian Schmittfrom Stuttgart and the Munich-based brass ensembleGerman Brass—the Friends’ Association has made it its goal to present a special concert every month and to provide a solid financial foundation for these events.
The centerpiece of our concerts is our Walcker organ, which was originally built in 1927 for the Hans-Sachs-Haus in Gelsenkirchen. However, choral music—performed not only in conjunction with our wonderful organ but also a cappella or with small and large orchestras—also plays a significant role in our parish.
Our Board of Directors
Barbara Köster
President
Thomas von der Heide
Vice President
Elke von der Heide
Secretary
Bernhard Kassen
Treasurer
Ralf Stiewe
Artistic Director
Anna Siebert
Committee Member (Public Relations)
Wilfried Nee
Member (Support for Young Talent)
Hermann-Josef Hoormann
Member (Support for Young Talent)
Support us with …
- with a membership for just 2€ a month or 24€ a year,
- through your one-time donation to specific concerts or projects,
- through your involvement in the organization and production of concerts with the association.
Become a Club Member
You can download a membership application here. Alternatively, you can find it on the flyer.
You can email the completed form to info@kirchenmusik-papenburg.de or by mail to the following address: Förderverein Musik in St. Antonius e.V., Kirchstr. 14, 26871 Papenburg.
Members of our support association would also be happy to accept your membership application in person.
Please feel free to contact us!
Text: Barbara Köster, Photos: Anna Siebert