So....there I was in Houston, Texas at a Saengerbund Meeting social. We were singing traditional oktoberefest songs and drinking the appropriate beers.....I noticed a few younger folk spectators not singers.....They needed help.....We are after all a hymnal society. In order to learn by singing along training would take forever but with a book in their hands they could begin that moment. I combined that knowledge with the knowledge that the polish had won the war at least in our area. One can get good polish music but the German has suffered. Even at our large local German bier hall. So....I concluded we needed a hymnal of traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest songs. I searched high and low and even in the Library of congress. I did not want wein songs, rein songs or hafen songs. Just Bavarian Munich Oktoberfest songs. I finally got them together and many of the tunes as well and there you have it! An Oktoberfest hymnal! Another problem with Oktoberfests in the USA is that the food is often not right at all. So....I included recipes and some history of the Munich Oktoberfest with some illustrations....
It is now ready! Comes in a sturdy comb bound form with heavy covers.
Almost guaranteed to soak up a liter of bier.

Here is the web page for ordering
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Here is a bit of a write up-

Traditional Bavarian Oktoberfest Songs
This booklet or hymnal of Oktoberfest Songs is designed to help those interested in the customs of Oktoberfest to renew the famous songs and customs. Those new to the culture and language need a guide to get them started. With this songbook newcomers can join in. Singers can learn the songs or polish them for better performances. The book includes the following essential classics: In München steht ein Hofbräuhaus, Ein Prosit, Das Wandern ist des Müllers Lust, Du, du liegst mir im Herzen, Muß i denn, German National Anthem, Bier her, Bier her, Ein Bier!, Im Himmel gibt's kein Bier Hab' ich einen Durst, Trink, Brüderleintrink, Rosamunde, Hoch auf dem gelben Wagen ,Wer soll das bezahlen. Ach, du lieber Augustin.Grad' aus dem Wirtshaus. Hab' ich einen Durst.Trink'n wir noch ein Tröpfchen, Der fröhliche Wanderer.The Star Spangled Banner (in German!) Auf Und Nieder, Botropper Bier Schützenliesel. Anneliese, Auf Wiederseh'n. SCHNAPS DAS WAR SEIN LETZTES WORT,Frau Meyer hat gelbe Unterhosen an. There are instructions for the Chicken Dance as well as notation. .

We have also provided essential recipes and instructions for celebrating Oktoberfest. Learn how to make proper Bratwurst, Potato Salad, and Gebrante Mandeln among other delicacies. Discover the origins of the Oktoberfest and learn how to drink bier and schnapps properly. Above all learn how you can take part in the tradition and save these important songs and customs for future generations. The booklet is a great gift for that "German" band that has forgotten the proper lyrics or for children and grand children who will feel much more comfortable at German events with the proper words for singing along. Hutman Productions is dedicated to the re-birth of folk customs.

Prosit!

Conrad