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SINGING MENNONITE
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CONTENTS
Preface
1. Introduction
Historical Background
The Low German Language
Singing Mennonite
Singing Intra-Mennonite
Singing Mennonite in Contemporary Society
Lullabies
Traditional
Immigrant
Chants and Singing Games
Traditional
Other Children's Songs
Traditional
Immigrant
3. Religious Songs
Traditional
Immigrant
Contemporary
4. Street Songs
Traditional
Immigrant
5. Village Songs
Traditional
Immigrant
6. Ballads
Traditional
Immigrant
Contemporary
7. Love and Singing-Circle Game Songs
Traditional
Immigrant
8. Plautdietscha Owent Songs
Traditional
Contemporary
9. Reunion Songs
Contemporary
10. Heischraitje Songs
Contemporary
11. Conclusion
Map I: Mennonite Colonies in South Russia
Map II: Mennonite Settlements in Manitoba (1874 to 1876)
Map III: East-Reserve Mennonite Settlement
Map IV: West-Reserve Mennonite Settlement
Chart I: Mennonite Groups in Manitoba: Nineteenth Century
Example I: Ziffern Notation of "Singt am leeflijch"
Sources
Low German Pronunciation Guide
Bibliography
Discography
Index of Low German Songs