meest recente smoelenboek - Universiteitskoor Maastricht

The board (Tanya, Lena, René, Annika, Joop) and Wim
NL: Voor je ligt het Smoelenboek 2013-2014. Nou maken we elk jaar zo’n boekje, maar dit jaar hebben we er een nieuwe draai aan
gegeven. Je zult je koorgenoten zien zoals je ze nog nooit gezien hebt. Wie had gedacht dat het bestuur en Wim aan de 4L Trophy
hebben meegedaan, bijvoorbeeld? Of dat sommige sopranen straaljagerpiloot zijn? Ook zijn er BMX’ende tenoren, Afro-bassen en
midgetgolf spelende alten... Veel leesplezier!
EN: In front of you lies the 2013-2014 Smoelenboek (Facebook). We make such a booklet every year, but this year we tried something
different. You will see your fellow choir members like you’ve never seem them before. Who would have known that the board and Wim
took part in the 4L Trophy, for example? And would you guess that some sopranos actually fly fighter jets? Also we’ve got BMX-riding
tenors and Afro-bases, and among our altos are keen miniature golf players… Enjoy!
De Smoelenboekcommissie,
Joop, Rozemarijn, Ilja en René
The Sopranos
4. Celia Kaiser, Soprano I
1.Abigail Mynett, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
With my friends and family
2. Aurelia Placzek, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
At the beach
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Helaas, ik spreek maar een beetje Nederlands.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang Over the Rainbow, because this song has
accompanied me through my life.
3. Bethany Smith, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
With my friends, having fun
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Songs from musicals
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I still have a lot of Dutch to learn!
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice,
what would you say?
To make the most of every day.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Katy Perry tends to be my guilty pleasure
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
umm... Gezellig:)
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang Love Affair by Regina Spektor because I really
like the song and it's one that I often find myself
singing around the house. The lyrics are also a little
obscure which I like.
5. Elisabeth Langer, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
In space
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Lady Gaga
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Knaap de kapper knipt en kapt heel knap, maar de
knecht van Knaap de kapper knipt en kapt veel knapper,
dan Knaap de kapper kappen kan.
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
The "Mozart-Requiem" concert because I love this
piece of music so much! The atmosphere, the
harmonies, the choir, the soli, the audience - everything
was perfect in that moment.
6. Esther van Steenbergen, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
New Zealand!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
It’s raining men!
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
Rehearsing for The Armed Man. Together with the
choir of Aachen en d the orchestra of Aachen. And
rehearsing for the Requiem It felt very good to be part
of something so great. And the choir trip to Sweden of
course!
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice,
what would you say?
"If more of us valued food and cheer and song above
hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world." - From The
Hobbit
9. Lola Besselink, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
Australia
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
7. Jassin Fetahovic, Soprano I
songs we sing with the choir
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik vind het leuk om Nederlands te spreken in café
Tribunal met koorleden die de taal graag willen leren.
8. Lize Swartz, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
At home, in beautiful Cape Town, with my loved ones
and dogs.
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
Sweden trip, it was so much fun!! To get to know each
other, another country and do some Island Hopping
while singing.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I sing everywhere but in the shower.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Mijn koffie werd verbrand in de magnetron. Helaas,
pindakaas!
10. Luisa Eckes, Soprano I
11. Maria Julia Suarez Hernandez, Soprano I
Verum" from Mozart, which I really like and which reminds me of
my old choir and conductor."
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Enjoying the sun on a beach in Bora Bora
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Mozart's Aria
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreek een beetje Nederlands. Praten is moeilijk maar ik versta
(bijna) alles.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
"Deh, vieni, non tardar Le Nozze di Figaro, Mozart.
It is an aria that I like singing."
14. Nadine Blankvoort, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
The Beach
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Whatever song is stuck in my head from choir
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Haha Ik weet niet wat ik moet zeggen
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Shanendoah - American folk song that I sang preciously at
home
12. Martha Janik, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
A warm and dry place near the sea
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
L.O.V.E. by Frank Sinatra
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Mij naam is Martha. Ik ben 2 jaar oud en ik kom uit Duitsland. Ik
mag studeren en Maastricht an de Universiteitskoor graag.
Nederlands is meestal en makkelijk taal, maar soms ik kun niet alles
verstaan. Toch, leer ik Nederlands, omdat het en gezellig taal is :)"
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
I like Wim dancing while perfoming the solo singer in the
gospels. I am sure he is doing that all day long at home!
13. Monika Böhnke, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
London
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
A moment like this (Kelly Clarkson)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik kom uit Duitsland en ik spreek een beetje Nederlands.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
"I had to sing two songs: One that just came to my mind, which
was "Country Roads" and the one that I prepared. I sang "Ave
15. Rebecca Schenk, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Right here!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
King of the Lions
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I can read all the letters we receive and can understand a lot. But I
am not able to speak one word other than "Dank je wel" and
"Alsjeblieft". Shame on me... normally I really try to study the
language of the country I am living in, but there is so much else to
study for!!!
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
"The best moment was, when I heard the choir sing with all it's
power for the first time. I would never have expected to hear such
an impressive sound... it really was wonderful to experience again
being part of such a soundly group. The funniest was, when it was
announced that these are the last English words we would hear
during the rehearsal... (this was said, two minutes after the rehearsal
actually started) ;)"
16. Rozemarijn Dijkman, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
The next planet with intelligent life.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
"I have confidence" from the Sound of Music
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Noodseine benne seine die seine sijne as andere seine kapot sijne.
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
The sailing weekend now almost 1,5 years ago. Sailing as an activity is
already marvelous and the weather was so beautiful. However the best thing I
remember is that I really got to know some people of the choir for the first
time since I joined. I really felt part of the group. For that reason I will always
remember the weekend :)
17. Sophia Debus, Soprano I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Relaxing on the couch with a cup of hot chocolate and a good
book/movie
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Moondance (Van Morrison)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Ik kan nog niet so goed Nederlands spreken, maar ik probeer het nu een
beetje. Ik find het super leuk om met de koor te zingen en ik kijk uit naar de
tijd! :-) I hope I didn't make too many mistakes, I still have to learn a lot... :-)"
19. Anna Christina Köppe, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Right here where I am.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
A lot ;)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik ben heel trots om lid van deze leuke en gezellige koor te mogen zijn. De
samenstelling van mensen uit meerdere generaties en de prettige sfeer maakt
het koor unique en geeft de mogelijkheid om bijzondere mensen te leren
kennen en bijzondere vriendschappen op te bouwen. We zijn een groep van
gelijkwaardige mensen die graag hun grote passie will delen; muziek maken!
Samen hebben we een groot potentiaal en hebben we al vele mensen van
onze vaardigheden kunnen overtuigen, zelfsprekend te danken aan ons
gewelige conducteur. Ik hoop dat ik er nog vele jaren bij zou zijn en van
kan genieten :)
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang “When you believe” from “The Prince of Egypt” because I like this
song very much. For me it means freedom, believe in God or anything else
and in yourself. Specially in the film the song shows what kind of power a
group of simple people can have when they stick together and just believe.
When I sing that song I get this strong feeling to be able to do whatever I
believe in.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would you
say?
Eat chocolate! The world will look better afterwards!
20. Anna Odlen, Soprano II
18. Andreea Bicu, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
On the beach in the south of France
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Up to the mountain
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Lekker" is de juiste antwoord voor vele vragen en dagelijkse situaties.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would you
say?
Don’t take yourself too seriously.
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Isättravik in the summer
The song I wake up with, always something new. But maybe it often is a
song from Roxette: It must have been love, The look, ...
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"I durf dit niet. Ik spreek bijna vloiend maar ik heb geen
Nederlands/Vlaams voor meer dan 5 jaren geschreven. Ik hoop dat ik niet
te veel fouten maak. Ik moet nog meer oefenen."
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would you
say?
Be positive and keep on smiling, there can rarely be too much
smiling.
21. Caroline Will, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
`
Cologne- where else?
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
literally everything: from Rihanna to Beatles and from
Mozart to One Direction.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Erm, not very well? Here is how far it goes: Ik ben Caroline
en ik houk van muziek. My understanding is better, at least a
bit."
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
"The free drink on the first evening ;) To be honest, I just
like the general atmosphere in the choir. It's not just the
singing that's fun together, but also the breaks where you can
meet really nice new people."
22. Corinna Mölkner, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
that doesn't matter, as long as the right people are there as
well :-)
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Yellow Ribbon, the Cup Song
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
kippenvel, maat, heel mooi, te laag --> genoeg voor de
gewoon dag ;-)
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang the Swedish song "Sommarpsalm". I sang it because I
thought no one would be able to judge my pronunciation and
the jury would probably not know this song. My predictions
proved to be wrong: The Swedish board member Anna was
part of the jury and the choir had sung this song the year
before...
23. Dionne Steenvoorden, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Back to north of Portugal (just came back from it)
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I usually hum some odd improvisation
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Nederlands praten is geen probleem, hoewel zelfs de
oorspronkelijke Nederlander in Nederland tegenwoordig
nauwelijks fatsoenlijk Nederlands meer spreekt noch schrijft.
Hoe graag ik ook denk als Nederlander redelijk Nederlands te
spreken, toch maak ook ik typisch Nederlandse fouten in het
Nederlands! Maar hopelijk bewijst dit Nederlandstalige
Nederlandse stukje dat mijn Nederlands enigszins op orde is.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
become an active member in the Universiteitskoor
Maastricht!
24. Ellen Gans-Pinczowski, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in ouderkerk a/d amstel
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
opera/operette aria's
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Heel erg goed, ik hoop dan ook dat er in de toekomst
zoveel mogelijk nederlands gesproken gaat worden door zowel het
bestuur als de koorleden.
Met vriendelijke groet en veel sukses!!!”
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Ik zong het lied "Willkommen" uit Cabaret, omdat ik
daarmee vele jaren mijn solo-optredens begon, dus daar heb
ik alleen maar positieve herinneringen aan................
25. Isabelle Cruse, Soprano II
Unfortunately for us, Isabelle is currently abroad.
26. Julia Dalhof, Soprano II
Unfortunately for us, Julia is currently abroad.
27. Justyna Kaminski, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
somewhere in South Italy
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Dream a Little Dream of Me :)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Hoi! Mijn naam is Justi! Ik spreek geen Nederlands! :)
but I know some random words: mooie, kaas, aardbei, melk,
vlees, komkommer, sinaasappel, kijken, kommen, fietse,
dankjewel, alsjeblieft, heel, broetje, gezellig etc. :)"
Het bewijzen? Ik weet echt niet hoe. Ik begrijp goed
Nederlands, maar schrijven is niet makkelijk. Ik bedoel, ik weet
de basics. Bijvoorbeeld, ik heb een probleem met mijn fiets. Ik
denk, Ik heb een lekke band, kan je me helpen? :)
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
"It is really hard to pick one. I guess the one that took my
breath away (no worries I got my breath back when I had to
sing) was the Requiem (Mozart) Concert in 2013. It was so
impressive to see the amount of people that came to the
concert. I remember going outside before the concert started
and the street was crowded by people waiting in line for the
concert. I just loved the whole atmosphere, the tention and
excitement before the concert and the joy while singing :-)"
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang I've Got Rythm, because I love Ella and Gershwin and
because I wanted to prove I can sing low and be an alto (which
didn't actually work, but soprano2 is also great!). The other
song was Pocahontas (Colours of the wind) - in Polish because the song is beautiful (especially the Polish version!)
and I really know it by heart so I was sure I wouldn't forget
words even in such a stresfull moment!
29. Laura Dreyer, Soprano II
Unfortunately for us, Laura is currently abroad.
30. Lena Röllicke, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
That's the story of my life- it's too difficult to decide, so I'll
end up staying here (which luckily isn't too bad either;-))
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
28. Katharina Kusch, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Somewhere traveling and exploring a new culture or at the
Rembrandts Coffee House in Eagle, ID. But no doubt, I would
definitely be on vacation!!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I never sing in the shower but I always sing while blow
drying my hair. The song changes every time though. This
week it was roar by Katy Perry quite some time :)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Some baroque music my Mum's choir sang at their last
concert, but it's probably time to switch back to the Messiah
by Händel soon..
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Nee, dat is niet eerlijk!!
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Always take the time to prepare some proper food and
don't rush while eating! (I'm pretty hungry (and slightly
stressed) right now, that probably influences my choice..)
31. Leonie Hanewinkel, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
Chiang Mai, Thailand
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Rammstein
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
een beetje.
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
Cycling to the Perroen after the Summer Concert 2013,
tipsy and happy, singing as loud as we could.
32. Lucie Kleijnen, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
...hmm...I like to be in my own home
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
the only place I never sing is in the shower
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
iech bin neet vaan Meestreech.....
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice,
what would you say?
One apple a day keeps the doctor away....
Travelling (I'm not sure about the place though...)
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Mozart's Requiem :P
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik praat een beetje nederlands omdat ik laatste jaar
enige koersen gemaakt heb. Maar dit jaar wil ik het
graag meer oefenen, bij voorbeeld in het koor! :)
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
The choir trip to Sweden! It was full of beautiful
moments, an awesome concert and the best fellow
choir members one could imagine!
34. Sarah Herold, Soprano II
Unfortunately for us, Sarah is currently abroad.
35. Sophia van den Berg, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
In a fancy restaurant with my future boyfriend
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Zo in mijn sas met Badedas
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ai em not sjor if I ken spiek duts.
What’s your best memory from the choir (so far)?
33. Magdalena König, Soprano II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
the singing, nights in the pub, choir trips, cultural
evenings.......
36. Vanessa Goretski, Soprano II
Unfortunately for us, Vanessa is currently abroad.
The Altos
37. Anne van Dijk, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In beautiful nature, with the sun shining.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Noa - Wildflower. (it's so beautiful)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeel Goed! ;-)
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang "Mens, durf te leven", which means: man, dare to live! After
a really nice course I took at Alles is Drama, in which we sang this
song, this summer I took a course in intimate performance art in
Amsterdam. We did improvising, musical exercises, and sang this
song mens, durf te leven together a lot of times in a lot of ways.
Because I had such a wonderful time in Amsterdam, and that song
remembers me about that, I chose it for the audition.
38. Annika Villmow, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Being in Maastricht right now is good enough after quite
some traveling in summer! :-)
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Recently I have rather enjoyed the quietness in the shower, as
it is the only place where I (usually) don't get disturbed!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
AH kassier: "Heb je en bonuskaart?" Annika: "Ja!" AH kassier:
"Dank je wel!" Annika: "Alstublieft!" "Vil je het bonnetje
hebben?" Annika: "Nee, dank je!" AH kassier: "En fijne dag nog!"
Annika: "Het zelfde, hoi hoi!"
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
Join for the tribunal after rehearsals! "...but I need to study" is
no excuse, no one seriousl/productively studies after 22.00
anyway!
39. Aurélie Edjidjimo, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in Heaven!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
suprinsingly I don't sing in the shower (everywhere but in the
shower) but if I would sing I would probably sing some worship
christian songs.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Mijn neederlands is not zo goed. Ik verstaan meer dan ik spreek.
Ik heb neederlands (vlaams) aan (op?) school geleren. Dus, ik begrijp
meer the vlaamse accent dan the neederanldse accent. Maar
Nederlands lessen in Belgie zijn niet zo goed en het is een beetje
moelijk voor een Franstalig om neederlands te leren. Bovendien ik
heb mijn neederlands niet oefenen tijdens meer than twee jaren dus
ik hebt het een beetje vergeten. Maar ik houd veel van talig leren dus
ik will een effort maken om mijn neederlands te verbeteren.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
Life is precious, Life is a gift. Never give up. Always look up.
40. Beate Reyntjens, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In the sun!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Oh happy day!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Oh, dat is gemeen.. Spreken is toch iets anders dan schrijven!!!
Hebben jullie niet beloofd dat het invullen niet langer
dan
5
minuten duurt? ;-)"
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang Wochenend und Sonnenschein by the Comedian
Harmonists because that´s what my Grandpa used to sing under
the shower.
41. Carla Vermeulen, Alto I
44. Janine de Jong, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
42. Clara Pero, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
in Vermont, USA
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Pop songs
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik hou van zingen ? Hum... Dankje well ! and that's
pretty much it !
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
"I arrived at the last open rehearsal and had heard of
the choir the very last day. I was afraid everyone was
already in and knew each other but it was not the case, I
was not alone ! The best feeling I had in the choir so far
was the feeling during the song "Get on board little
children" Everyone looked so happy and there I was,
smiling for nothing, feeling like I belonged. I had heard
of this choir just this day but I was sure that I will do
everything to be in it ! The best memory I got was this
feeling of unity!"
An abandoned island somewhere warm with my
friends
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
yes!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
ik ben geboren en getogen in Haarlem, NL. En mijn
lieve moeder was heel streng toen we in Nieuw Zeeland
woonde, Nederlands was thuis verplicht!
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
the New Zealand national anthem - Wim put me on
the spot and told me to sing something I hadn't
prepared. It was the first thing that came to mind.
45. Jaqueline Albino, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
In a beautiful beach
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Gospel songs and Bossa Nova
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I don't, sorry.
43. Hannah Berscheid, Alto I
Unfortunately for us, Hannah is currently abroad.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
"Coração Vagabundo - Leila Pinheiro
Duerme negrito - Mercedes Sosa
I like this songs and I think it is ok for my voice."
46. Julie Trippo, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Either at home or at the Île d'Oléron
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Clear and loud.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Definitely beginners level, but I can say this: De rest van mijn
tijd wil ik vullen met grote en kleine avonturen met grote en kleine
mensen van wie ik hou."
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
It is better to be absolutely ridiculous than absolutely boring.
"During our summer concert together with the Choirs from
abroad, I probably hosted the craziest of all choir members from
the Swedish Choir. Nathalie was full of energy and together we had
a lot of fun, during the choir activities as well as in my 10 m2 student
room. I thought it would bother her but she just went with all I
proposed. Unfortunately, neither of us could make it for the
reunion with the Swedish choir this year."
49. Liya Abraham, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
At some Caribbean Beach with a Cocktail in my hand.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
at the moment: New Shoes by Paolo Nutini
47. Larissa Scheu, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in my personal dream world
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
The girl from Ipanema
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Goedendag, hoe heet jij? Dank je wel !!!"
What is your best memory from the choir (so far)?
"When I'm out of puff, because I'm too late again and I hurry,
I stop almost everytime before walking in.
I close just for a second my eyes and then I hear the choir
singing. It is a complete different feeling; singing in the choir or
being a listener. When I hear this one big voice ( from 90 persons)
it gives me a holy moment. In this moment I calm down. It's more a
special moment than a memory and it's also very kitschy, but true."
48. Lea-Maria Löbel, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
I would like to be outside right now.... the sun is shining and I
have to sit in front of my computer instead
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I really do not sing in the shower !!!
What is your best memory from the choir (so far)?
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreek en beetje nederland. Ik kan zeggen: Fijne daag ! Fijne
avond! Ik find je leuk. Sintaclaas kapoentje. Navigatie uit....
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang the song "Sweet Pea" by Amos Lee, because it is a short
song and I like it and it was not too difficult to sing.
50. Marieke Wichers, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
where I am now
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
requiem of Mozart
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Redelijk goed en accentloos. Mijn jeugd in het oosten van
Nederland gecombineerd met het westerse accent van mijn
moeder en daarna de zuidelijke invloed in Maastricht maken dat
niemand meer hoort waar ik vandaan kom.
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
How can I choose? So many good memories in the past years!
I think what I will always remember is my first choir trip to Berlin
and how we sang together in the museum in Potsdam!! That was
just GREAT!
51. Marijke van Hoof, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
somewhere in the sun
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
the last song I heard
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
"get an instrument, learn how to get sounds out of it, start
singing, dancing and laughing like nobody is watching :)
And every time you go to bed, recall the things you liked during
the day, it will refocus your brain to look for the good in your life... "
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
goed genoeg
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
be yourself respecting others doing the same
54. Reine Ramaekers, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Ottawa, to visit my sister who lives there.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
52. Nancy Ekue, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
On my bed reading a john grisham novel
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Yes!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreken een beitje de nedeerland. :(
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang "in moments like this". When I was younger my mum used
to sing this song to me and my brothers every night before we go
to bed. It reminds me of my childhood.
I try to sing like Ella Fitzgerald and shout that everyone can cry
me a river!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik ben geboren en getogen in Eindhoven. Nederlands gaat
erg goed, Limburgs daarentegen...
dus
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
A very nervous audition with a happy outcome, though. I was
so shaky I couldn't keep my mouth in the right shape to sing an
aaaa.
55. Riikka Mikkonen, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
53. Pia Petry, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
backpacking through India, enjoying papaya lassi in Hampi
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
pink martini! and I dance to it :)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Vaak ga je veel te laat naar bed,
dat vind Sint niet zo’n goeie zet.
Wim en Tanya moeten je wakker maken,
anders zou je je gegarandeerd verslapen!
Een beetje zuinig ben je met water,
douchen verschuif je altijd naar later.
Geurtjes kun je maar moeilijk laten staan,
zit daar geen luchtje aan?"
At the moment I am exactly where I want to be, in my home in
Finland enjoying the sunny autumn morning
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Whatever is playing in my head but mainly pop songs I've
heard from the radio
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Dankjewell... it has a well in it?
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang a Finnish Christmas song, which is probably my favorite
Christmas song. It has a beautiful somewhat sad melody and clear
notes as well as quite a nice message.
56. Sarah Daemen, Alto I
57. Tanya Shoshan, Alto I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in Tel Aviv at the beach
morning grumpiness, take on the habit of wearing nonmatching socks. It saves you so much time and frustration,
believe me...
58. Alike Bos, Alto II
Unfortunately for us, Alike is currently abroad.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
"Under the Sea" from the Little Mermaid, and whatever is
currently on my playlist
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Nou, ik spreek eigenlijk vrij goed Nederlands... allez,
eigenlijk Vlaams he! Alhoewel mijn taal stilaan wel minder
Vlaams wordt. Maar: ik schrijf met een bic, zit te blokken voor
mn examens en ik heb de chauffage aan als het koud is. Ik zeg
"ça va?", en meestal vind ik dingen "keigoe", "keitof" of wat
dan nog... da Limburgs hier is voor mij echt maar amper te
doen - maar ja ik ga er nie over zeuren se, de Nederlanders
zijn toch zo sympathiek! En als het hier toch te ambetant
wordt, ga ik gewoon op congé...
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
When you're travelling, at a concert or walking in the park
with your family: don't take so many pictures and videos, and
look more. I call it taking pictures with my eyes; it's nicer to
record things with your memory... and if you suffer from
59. Clara Rockstroh, Alto II
Unfortunately for us, Clara is currently abroad.
60. Farina Hoffmann, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in China
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Fats Waller - Ain't Misbehavin
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Gemiddeld. Ik heb begonnen laaste september Nederlands
te leren een probeer nog steeds beter te worden.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Mad world; We sang that song in my old choir and so I still
had good memory of how to sing it.
61. Gesa Lange, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Singing in a palazzo del popolo in a beautiful tuscan village
or at a swedish party, choir trips are my best memories!
Anywhere but the lab!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
ladidadidaidamdadidadidaidamda
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Interbeoordelaarbetrouwbaarheid" is het langste woord
dat ik op Nederlands ken... :-)
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
I have lots of good memories, since this is now my 7th year
(I am getting old, I know). Especially the choir trips have
always been a lot of fun: Perugia, Lithuania and Sweden
.
64. Liliane Hoebrechts, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
London
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I never sing in the shower
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
De kat krabt de krullen van de trap.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Only listen to your heart never listen to random advice!!!
62. Jasmine Styles, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Lapland
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Queen
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreek vlaams, geen nederlands:)
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
Staying in a swedish cottage straight out of a storybook in
with my fellow choir members!
65. Linda Repetto, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In Iceland for sure!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Something by Etta James, or any blues song
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I can understand some Dutch and can name the food items!
Also, I can say nonsense sentences like this one: "Ik ben een
schattig scharrelkip!"
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
63. Klaartje Peters, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
having dinner on a warm summer evening somewhere in
southern France
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
O Happy Day!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Nederlands is mijn moerstaal...
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
I sang "On my own" by Irene Cara, because it is one of the
first songs I got shivers from, and because it "covers" my vocal
range quite well.
66. Lisa Kreuzmann, Alto II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
In the sun
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I am what I am (Gloria Gaynor)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
on vacation somewhere warm
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreek goed Nederlands omdat ik psychologie
studeer en deze studie in Nederlands is! ;)
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice,
what would you say?
Don't worry, be happy!
Not at all. YET! :)
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Layla by Eric Clapton, as I really like its warmth.
The Tenors
67. Lotte Calmeijer Meijburg, Alto II
Unfortunately for us, Lotte is currently abroad.
70. Heerko Damsma, Tenor I
68. Nicola Gundt, Alto II
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
69. Paula Hülskamp, Alto II
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I do not sing in the shower
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
Ik kan hier alleen maar bewijzen hoe goed ik
Nederlands schrijf
Performing A Mass for Peace from Carl Jenkins
71. Jakob Schmidt, Tenor I
"Ik spreek geen nederlands.
Ik begrijp de Nederlandse taal."
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
72. Jan Joost Bakhuizen, Tenor I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Pyrenees
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
nothing
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik denk dat ik heel aardig mijn moederstaal spreek.
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
To sing the armed man with de choir and orchestra of
Aachen
I sang a Latvian love song ("Ja tevis nebūtu" If thou
wouldn't be"). It was about beautiful illusion. I choose this
song because I was able to translate the lyrics that they
keep the rythm and rhymes, and makes sense.
75. Samuel Bruce, Tenor I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Virunga Lodge, Lake Burera, Rwanda.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Have you seen the wife of Wim?' (Hannes remix version)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
73. Joop Aendekerk, Tenor I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In Paris on a warm sunny day
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Jamie Cullum
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Direct een tip voor de toekomst: Wanneer de radius van
je arm draait als de omtrek van een cirkel, is
Röntgenologisch onderzoek ter bevestiging meestal
overbodig!
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
Singing the requiem (and especially 'Dies Irae'!) in the soldout Theresia church. Such a rush to sing for so many
people!
74. Kaspar Reinis, Tenor I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In the sea
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Harmonious mixture of songs
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Toen ik naar Nederland verhuisd, probeerde ik om zo veel
mogelijk De Nederlandse taal te leren. Ik heb wat cursussen gevolgd,
maar ik ben nog niet vloeiend. Helaas pindakaas. Ik ben verslaafd op
het televisie serie 'Flikken Maastricht', en ik heb elke serie op DVD in
een box set. Ik vind het echt leuk om Nederlands bij de koor
repetities to horen en spreken. Tot Januari zal ik met de University
Chorus van de Universiteit van California, Berkeley zingen. Daar
spreken ze natuurlijk het Engels, maar als een manier om Maastricht
te herinneren heb ik mijn opmerkingen in mijn partituur in het
Nederlands geschreven!
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
There have been many glorious memories, so it's hard to pick one.
Pretending to be Mary Poppins in Sweden was great, singing raucous
songs in De Tribunaal is just tonnes of fun, winning the quiz with
'The Beard of Zeus' was hilarious, and the cosmic explosion of
transcendental emotion when we finished the last movement of the
Requiem in Maastricht was just awesome. That said, I think my
favourite moment was the time when I unintentionally left Wim
completely dumbfounded by making a pot of loose leaf tea during a
rehearsal at the rehearsal weekend.
76. Sam Russell, Tenor I
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
What is your bets memory of the choir (so far)?
Camel, california
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Mijn moedertaal, dus.........
To perform the Requiem of Mozart, but also The
Armed Man of Karl Jenkins.
Whatever pops into my head!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I still use google translate to translate my dutch bank
letters and ready meal instructions.
79. Ali Tasdemir, Tenor II
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang a Scottish folk song called loch Lomound, since
I've moved to The Netherlands, I wanted to sing a song
that remind me of home and my old choir.
80. Benedikt Vogt, Tenor II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
Vancouver
77. Simon Bartczek, Tenor I
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Yellowcard
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
78. Walter de Nie, Tenor I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to
be?
the mountains of Austria
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
nothing
ik kan toch een beetje nederlands praten maar de
gebruik van het word er snap ik helemaal niet.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Dina. A barber shop song which is so citchy that its
funny again :).
81. David Nonhoff, Tenor II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
On a farm in Canada during Indian Summer
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Of course only choir music ;)
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Ik kan al heeeeeeeeeeel goed Nederlands praten (maar
niet schrijven). Ik heb het met veele, veele, lekkere Randjes in
de Tribunal geleert! Leuk, leuk, lekker, lekker!"
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
I sang Wochenend und Sonnenschein by the Comedian
Harmonists becaus that´s what my Grandpa used to sing under
the shower.
82. Ilja Kobrin, Tenor II
83. Jamie McGowan, Tenor II
84. Peter Leenders, Tenor II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
travelling around the world
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
zitne pole
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"bedoel je nederlands nederlands?
of meinste mestreechs?
of toch ien ut Venrods?
Ich heur ut wel"
85. René Besseling, Tenor II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Tribunal
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Beatles
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Sikkels klinken
Sikkels blinken
Ruisend valt het graan
Als je iemand weg ziet hinken
Heeft hij 't fout gedaan
- drs P"
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
"Het Regent Zonnestralen - Acda en De Munnik
My fraternity uses to organize a cantus every now and then for
the study association to which we belong. I used to be in the
presidium (still am) as procantor; the one who sings the first
bars to set the volume, melody and singing pace. That's
actually how I became interested in singing and why I'm with
the choir now ;-) We always sing this song during such a
cantus."
86. Tom Hajek, Tenor II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
British countryside or Heaven
Ik spreek... um...
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
If you accidentally closed a tab, just press Ctrl + Shift + T.
you say?
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Happy Day by Tim Hughes
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Niet echt goed. Ik ben elkaar A1 level en kan langsam picking
het up. Maar het is niet makkelijk, jij weet. Maar, ik van houd het
Nederlands, n'est-ce pas?
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Awesome God, Here I am to Worship (by different artists): I like
worship music + personal attachment :)
The Bases
87. Alain Schoorl, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In a piano museum
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I Feel Pretty
89. Elia Saso, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Very far, probably in cuba to visit my best friend.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I rather meditate, anyway there's no particular song.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Oh, ehm, well... sure... Ok wait, what's Dutch? :D I'm slightly
better with something else like...Italian Probably. Sì. All right, I'll give
a try anyway, It's easy after all isn't it?
Terwijl zij, al vertrekkend, haar trenchcoat van de kapstop greep,
zag ze in haar ooghoeken de mysterieuze man zijn volgende
slachtoffer uitkiezen."
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
I believe that my best memory is from one of the first choir
weekend last year. The weather was cold and we were around the
bonfire. By then I've realized how much I enjoy and I feel
comfortable with this choir group.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I do not speak a single word of Dutch.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what would
you say?
I would tell them I was from the future and they should
give all their money to some guy called Alain Schoorl since it's the
only way to prevent the coming apocalypse where the robots team
up with the dolphins and eradicate all human life. So far no one has
asked me for advice yet, but I'm confident it will happen someday
soon.
88. Andreas Tometten, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
somewhere in the tropics
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
sometimes some of the warming-up melodies from the
choir...
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
90. Evert Mink, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Iceland
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Musicals
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Tja, is de vraag echt hoe goed ons Nederlands is? Dat is een hele
moeilijke vraag om te beantwoorden... met name als de vraag in
Engels geformuleerd wordt! Volgende keer dus ook nederlandse
(of beter zelfs: vlaamse) instructies geven :)
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
Hmm... the best of the memory of the choir would probably be
one of the parties we had! When we were dancing with the other
three choirs, and the swedish went crazy because they had just won
eurovision was amazing, however exploring their country was also
great
91. Florian Simonsen, Bass I
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I'm afraid I just hum randomly
San Blas, Panama. Or in southern France.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I don't sing in the shower.
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Gaaast dat meen je toch niet! Ik praat liever Frans. Bonjourr!
Je me apelle Florian y je suis le leverancier du fromage. Ouioui.
J'ai framage bleu, fromage blanc, e fromage sec. E j'ai vin
aussi. E tout se tres bonnemarche!
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Make a bonfire on the Vrijthof and dance around it wearing
a costume of a bear until police arrests you!
Adieë wa
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Schubert's 'An die Musik'. I love the piano accompaniment
and it stands for what I feel for music.
94. Joof Schöpping, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Where I am
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I stopped singing in the shower in 1978
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ich bin ein mestreechteneer.
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
92. Frans Ronteltap, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Singing Get Back with the Beatles in their famous rooftop
concert (see YouTube)
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
It depends...At this moment.... Shosholoza
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik ben geboren in Haarlem en heb daar mijn eerste
levensjaren doorgebracht. Men zegt dat daar het beste
Nederlands wordt gesproken. Onzin natuurlijk....
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
The first rehearsal, and drinking a beer after....
93. Herman Bohn, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
On top of a high mountain
When I joined the choir there was no audition.
95. Kevin Keunen, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
On top of a hill
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Eftelings' Carnaval Festival theme song
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik heel goed Nederlands praten.
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Search 'Anton Pieck' on Google Images, that will get your
imagination running. Or else, buy a bar of chocolate if you
haven't done that in a while. Eat it whilst listening to Für Elise
on harp.
96. Kilian Crone, Bass I
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
Can't help falling in love by Elvis. Classy, classic, fits well to
my range. And: 12/8.
97. Raymond Leclercq, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Bakoe
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Never sing under the shower
98. Rudolfs Albertins, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
On top of the mount Everest!
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Pūt, vējiņi! / Blow Ye Wind! / Вей, ветерок!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Just started to learn, in the end of october will start to
learn...
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Never take anything for granted and take the most of your
life!
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"s Morgens vroeg, gaat van der Lubbe naar de kroeg
biertjes hijsen, dat zijn zo van deie dagelijkse eisen.
Nu moet hij sterven gaan.
99. Thore Hagemann, Bass I
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
North Sea
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
's Avonds laat, gaat van der Lubbe langs de straat,
Brandje stichten, dat zijn zo van die dagelijkse plichten.
Nu moet hij sterven gaan.
Guillotine, kent hij slechts van horen zien,
Horen zeggen, nu moet hij er zijn hoofd op leggen.
Nu moet hij sterven gaan.
Druk op de knop, daar valt van der Lubbe's kop,
afgesneeje, nu is van der Lubbe overleeje.
Nu is hij dood gegaan.
In the jungle, the quiet jungle, the Lion sleeps toniiiight
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Ik spreek ein beetje nederlands, mar ik maak ein kursus @
de language center in Okober. Hoi hoi
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Go Play.
100. Jan van Leeuwen, Bass II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
in the B2 group
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
Ohh, be honest!!
Dit zongen we in de Ontgroening van 1962. Bij ""overleeje""
bogen we uit mededogen voor van der Lubbe ons
kaalgeknipte hoofd."
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
The Requiem of Mozart
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Where is the microfone?
What is your best memory of the choir (so far)?
The reqieum of Mozart in Heerlen.
101. João Casaca Carreira, Bass II
103. Menno de Bruin, Bass II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
In the Farm of my Grandmother
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
"Can't take my eyes of you"
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Dag! Ik ben João en ik kom uit Portugal.
Ik studier Neurowetenschap. Ik vind het UM Choir leuk en
gezellig is :) "
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
If the advices were good, you would not give them, but
rather sell them (Portuguese saying).
102. Lucas Zijlstra, Bass II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
where I am right now
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
don't sing in the shower
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
I cannot speak in this questionnaire
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
never give a random piece of advise
104. Philip Saerbeck, Bass II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
At home, elsewhere is either shitty.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
You know that solo from Orion ...
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
Quoi?
If someone asked you to give them a random piece of advice, what
would you say?
Mama says: Enjoy your life!
105. Vinzent Broens, Bass II
If you could be anywhere right now, where would you like to be?
Moon, looking down on Earth.
What do you sing in the shower? (Be honest!)
I'm a Barbie Girl...
How well do you speak dutch? Prove it!
"Wilhelmus van Nassouwe
Ben ick van Duytschen bloet,
Den Vaderlant getrouwe.....
Alle gekheid op een stokje! Ik kan Nederlands heel goed
verstaan, maar schrijven en spreken is nog steeds moeilijk."
What song did you sing at your audition and why?
"Wir sind die Grenadiere", because I know this song from
our city festival group since I was a small child.