The Freiburg Cathedral Boys' Choir Freiburger Domsingknaben is one ensemble of the " Freiburg Cathedral Music" in southwest Germany, which has a history that can be traced back over eight centuries. As early as the 13th century, there is evidence of a Latin school which had an important role in the formation of choral music at the Freiburg Cathedral. The boys sang at early mass , at vespers , and on Sundays and holidays, often together with the Cathedral Chamber Choir, into the 20th century.
During the Nazi regime, the choirs were dissolved, only to be officially reinstated on the Feast of All Saints in This was accomplished by director of music and prelate Dr. Raimund Hug, whose year direction brought a new level of international acclaim for the choir. For its musical achievements, the choir has received various honours and awards.
The choir has produced various CDs of a cappella and oratorio works as well as many radio and television productions. The musical education and promotion of young singers has its home in the Archbishop's Palace, directly across from the cathedral in Freiburg. This historical residence of the Freiburg bishops was completely renovated in , and since then has become an institution of the Freiburg Cathedral Music, known as the Freiburg Cathedral Choir School.
The men's voices consist of experienced former choir boys who are further instructed after the change of voice. According to the englisch model they sing also the alto part, which is singular in Germany. Apart from choir training, music-theory and individual voice lessons, the children and adolescents can also receive various instrumental lessons at the school. Freiburg's Cathedral Choir School over members is a prominent training centre for choir and church music in Germany and promotes musically talented children and adolescents and their early musical formation.
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