What is DHS?
The Royal Male Voice Choir Die Haghe Sanghers was founded at march 12, 1917. The Choir consists of approximately 60 members. Her Majesty Queen Beatrix is the Patroness of the Choir. Drs. W.J. Deetman, former Mayor of The Hague, is the Honourary Chairman.

Goals
The most important goal of the Choir is practising and promoting male choir singing both within and outside the Netherlands. Die Haghe Sanghers do not restrict themselves to classical music; the choir also likes to challenge itself by performing compositions of current composers. With this Die Haghe Sanghers still function as a role model for male choir repertoire. The choir continuesly seeks for renewing elements.

The unique sound of DHS
The choir sings both a-capella as accompanied by instruments. What really is outstanding is the specific sound and singing technique of the Choir. Many composers from from The Netherlands and abroad have had themselves be inspired by this. They have written special compositions for the Choir.

Every year the Choir has numerous performances. The choir does also perform on invitation for congresses or cultural events. Furthermore the choir has concert tours abroad aswell. Highlights of the concert tours were trips to the former Soviet Union, Rome, Bulgaria and Tsjecho-Slovakia.

The regular rehearse takes place at monday evening. Furthermore, the own choir school takes care of a good direction of the singers concerning the use of their voice and theoretical knowledge.

Other information
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If you want to experience what Die Haghe Sanghers really stands for we advise you to visit one of our concerts or rehearsels. A thousand words can't say it: you just need to have experienced Die Haghe Sanghers!