Luzerner Kantorei remains in existence
The music school of the city of Lucerne wants to continue its traditional choir training. Even after the integration into the music school, the concerts of choral ensembles will continue to take place under the label "Luzerner Kantorei".
As part of the implementation of the task and financial reform of the Canton of Lucerne, the Department of Primary Education announced that it would cease subsidy payments to the Luzerner Kantorei association in 2023. The board of the Luzerner Kantorei association then decided not to renew the service contract with the city of Lucerne. To ensure that choral training in the city of Lucerne remains guaranteed for the currently more than 200 young singers, the choir will continue to operate as part of the Lucerne Music School from the 2024/25 school year. The City Council is requesting a special loan of CHF 1.73 million for this purpose.
For choral activities that go beyond the training offered by the music school, for example for camps, trips, competitions or large concerts, the choirs should be supported by a sponsoring association, similar to the wind orchestras of the music school. The report and proposal are expected to be discussed at the City Council meeting on June 13, 2024.
