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ever , Chaplain Joseph Schnitt remained in his position at the

usher in the Christmas season – something for every member of

nizations , founded in 1498 per

chapel

and

re-gathered

the

the family – the Lunenburg Gingerbread

an Imperial decree by Holy

Choir .

Sparing

no

personal

Bazaar could be the

Roman Emperoro Maximilian I . The boys sang weekly in Sunday masses in the Imperial Chapel of the Hofbug Palace in Vienna , a tradition that continues today .

Over the centuries , illustrious composers have written masterpieces for the Boys ’ Choir of the Imperial Chapel , including

Mozart , Bruckner , Gluck , and

Schubert . Many great musicians got their starts as members of the Choir ; among them were the great conductors Hans Richter ,

Clemens Krauss , and Lovro von Matacic .

During the days of the Austro-Hungarian

expense , he re-established a boarding school for the choristers . He replaced the Imperial uniforms with a distinctive sailor-style uniform .

The Vienna Boys ’ Choir has the most stringent training and admittance policy in the world .

Boys wishing to join must first gain entrance to a preparatory school where they receive a complete elementary education .

Their instruction includes elements of musical theory , sightsinging , and the practice of singing , as well as instruction on at least one instrument . At the age

place . Stop by on Saturday , Dec . 3 , from 10 a . m . to 3 p . m . at the Lunenburg

Primary

School , located at 49 Bobbin Mill Road , off Route 2 in the center of town and check it out .

There will be many free activities – door prizes , fun contests for all ages , and cookie decorating with Mrs . Claus . Shop the famous 8th grade Cookie Walk , new Premium Bake Shop , vendors offering a variety of Christmas and gift items in a wide price range , choices of fabulous fudge , Lunenburg T-shirts , and other

Empire ,

the

of nine , they have to pass an

Lunenburg gift items . Enjoy the

Choir became renowned for its secular performances as well , appearing in colorful Imperialstyle

examination based strictly on musical and vocal quality .

The teaching is purposely

homemade soup luncheon offered from 11 a . m . to 2 p . m .

On Sunday , Dec . 4 , the Top of

military uniforms , each

intensive so that frequent tour-

the

Common

Committee

is

complete with a dagger . After World War I , disfavor toward all things Imperial resulted in the dissolution of many long-standing institutions , including the

Imperial Chapel Choir . Howing

doesn ’ t compromise the children ’ s education . There are usually two choirs away on tour at any given time , most frequently for three months at a stretch . They are accompanied by their choirmaster , their tutor , and a nurse .

The Vienna Boys ’ Choir has visited the United States well in excess of fifty times since 1932 and have traveled to all six inhabited continents . They are beloved the world over for their lively singing style and beautiful tone and have commissioned a number of new works including Britten ’ s The Golden Vanity .

Tickets to see the Vienna Boys ’ Choir in St . Johnsbury Academy ’ s Fuller Hall on Friday , Dec . 9 , at 7 p . m . can be purchased

pleased to join with Girl Scout Troop 30356 of Lunenburg to usher in the Christmas season with a combined Memory Tree lighting and Community Carol

Sing .

The evening begins at the

Methodist Church building at 5 p . m ., east of the Lunenburg Common on Bobbin Mill Road , where the names of those honored on the Lunenburg Common Christmas Memory tree will be read , followed by the lighting of the tree . The Community Christmas

Carol Sing will then begin in the warmth of the church building and continue until approximate 7:30 , with a short refreshment break at 6 for our younger school age participants . Feel free to drop

online

at

in at any time during the evening .

www . catamountarts . org or by calling 748-2600 . As with all music events in the KCP Presents series , admission for students is free .

This is a community event for all ages , to remember loved ones and usher in the Christmas season with song . Light refreshments will be served . You may

purchase a bulb in memory of a

LUNENBURG

CHRISTMAS EVENTS

For those looking for an event featuring affordable family fun to

loved one by contacting Jessica at 603-631-3123 . For more information , contact Chris at 892-

6654 or by email at