The Germania Musical Society (1848-1854) was a classical musical group that performed in the United States in the mid-19th century. Its musicians emigrated from Germany.[1] Carl Lenschow and Carl Bergmann served as directors.[2][1] The group toured throughout the country; concerts took place in the Melodeon[3] and the Music Hall, Boston;[4][5] Brinley Hall and City Hall, Worcester, Massachusetts;[6] Metropolitan Hall, New York City;[6] Ocean Hall, Newport, Rhode Island;[6] Westminster Hall, Providence;[6] and elsewhere.
"In the fall of 1854 the Germania Musical Society came to an end at the height of its fame. ... Many of the players were determined to establish permanent homes and avoid the discomforts of touring. The Society had given approximately seven hundred concerts in the United States and one hundred matinees and soires. ... The total sum of public performances exceeded nine hundred, with more than one million listeners." Band members settled in Baltimore, Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Syracuse and Chicago.[1]