Figure 1.--The boy choir of the cathedral of Aachen (Aix la Chapelle) is the oldest boy choir in Germany founded by Karl dem Großen (Charlemagne) and Alukin of York (about 794). There's also a choir school called Schola Palatina and later Choralinstitut, Stiftsschule, today Domsingschule. Nowadays it is a catholic all boy Grundschule (primary school about 110 pupils) founded in 1961 and a Ganztagesschule.

The boy choir of the cathedral of Aachen (Aix la Chapelle) is the oldest boy choir in Germany founded by Karl dem Großen (Charlemagne) and Alukin of York (about 794). There's also a choir school called Schola Palatina and later Choralinstitut, Stiftsschule, today Domsingschule. Nowadays it is a catholic all boy Grundschule (primary school about 110 pupils) founded in 1961 and a Ganztagesschule (means the boys can stay there over the afternoon. The boys may take part at the Domchoir drom 4th grade (around 10 years old but are educated in musical education from around 4 years of age. They seem to elect a boy bishop as well. They train every morning and can learn a musical instrument as well. They sing at Königskrönungen in Aachen (crowning of kings), Karlsfesten, Heiligtumsfahrten, celebrate the Bach Passions on Passion Sunday, Oratorios during Oktobermusik, which is held in commemoration of the end of World war II in 1945. As well as singing on high feast during Easter and Xmass on which Latin Masses are held. They also record many CDs and travel abroad.

History

The boy choir of the cathedral of Aachen (Aix la Chapelle) is the oldest boy choir in Germany founded by Karl dem Großen (Charlemagne) and Alukin of York (about 794). The Choir has not been in continual opperatioin since that date, that was when it was founded. We do not have details on the moidern history of the Choir.

Schools

There's also a choir school called Schola Palatina and later Choralinstitut, Stiftsschule, today Domsingschule. Nowadays it is a catholic all boy Grundschule (primary school about 110 pupils) founded in 1961 and a Ganztagesschule (means the boys can stay there over the afternoon. The boys may take part at the Domchoir drom 4th grade (around 10 years old but are educated in musical education from around 4 years of age.

Boy Bishop Tradition

The boys seem to elect a boy bishop as well. This was a popular medieval tradition. Choirs and schools in England and other countries did the same thing. The tradition was eventually suppressed by the Church because it and other Christmas celebrations got out of hand. I'm not suyre when theBop Bishop tradition was reintroduced at the Aachen Cathedral Choir.

Training Program

The boys train every morning and can learn a musical instrument as well.

Performances

They sing at Königskrönungen in Aachen (crowning of kings), Karlsfesten, Heiligtumsfahrten, celebrate the Bach Passions on Passion Sunday, Oratorios during Oktobermusik, which is held in commemoration of the end of World war II in 1945. As well as singing on high feast during Easter and Xmass on which Latin Masses are held.

Recordings and Travel

They also record many CDs and travel abroad.