In loving memory

The passing of Elvira Hacker

It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Elvira Hacker.  Wife of 67 years to one of the founding band members, Leo Hacker; mother of our music director Tom Hacker and his brother Robert; and Oma to her 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren

Elvira passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday morning, 11/20.  She was a regular attendee at band functions and her calming demeanor and smile will be missed by all.  

Ruhe in Frieden Elvira.

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About Us

The musicians

The musicians

The musicians

Flugelhorn:

Pete Lauth

Harold Lorenzen

Bob Mutarelli

Nick Simonsen


Trumpet:

Rob Mutarelli

Jorge Lopez

Sonia Dittmeier


Tenor Horn:

Tom Hacker (Director)

Carl Simonsen


Baritone:

Leo Hacker

Marty Hartmann


Trombone:

 Gene Dittmeier 


Clarinet:

John Berndl 

Phil Fontana


Tuba:

Sam Greaker


Percussionist :

(SCHLAGZEUGER )

Fred Miehl

Our history

The musicians

The musicians

 In 1967, a common bond brought together 14 men with a plan that started from nothing more than the love of the German folk and brass music of their homeland.  These men wanted to continue playing the music and to keep alive the German musical tradition that they enjoyed in Germany; that first meeting lead to the formation of the Foehrer Musik Freunde.

Since that time our members have dedicated themselves to keeping that sound alive.  We are proud to say that many of these original musicians are still playing with the band today.  Our current group of musicians comes from various nationalities and spans three generations.   We all share the same love for the music and its traditions.

It is with great pride that we have spread our Gemütlichkeit at many festivals in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Florida and Germany. 

Our sound

The musicians

Our sound

Keeping brass band music (Blasmusik) alive....one fest at a time!

2020 Rehearsal and Performance Schedule

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Location

2020 Performances

2020 Rehearsals

 All rehearsals are at:
Plattduetsche Park
1132 Hempstead Turnpike
Franklin Square, NY  11010
(516) 354-3131
and begin at 8:00 PM. 

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2020 Rehearsals

2020 Performances

2020 Rehearsals

Due to the State and local government mandates recently put in place because of the Corona Virus, our rehearsal location is not available.
Therefore the 2020 Rehearsal Schedule has been suspended until further notice.
We urge you to continue practicing at home and will publish updates as soon as they become available.

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2020 Performances

2020 Performances

2020 Performances

To Be Announced


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Or if you would like.... come see us in person!

Check "About Us" for performance dates and locations.

Or stop by during a scheduled rehearsal.

Foehrer Musik Freunde

1132 Hempstead Tpke, Franklin Square, NY 11010

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