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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