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THE COPENHAGEN ROYAL
CHAPEL CHOIR
The Royal Chapel Choir is the school’s original choir, and continues a
century-long tradition of choral music for boys’ and men’s voices.
The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir has gained international repute
and has been awarded many distinctions. The choir is obligatory
for all boys from grade 5 and until their voices break.
THE COPENHAGEN ROYAL CHAPEL CHOIR
•was founded in 1924 and is under the patronage of HRH Prince
Henrik, The Prince Consort
•collaborates with professional ensembles and symphony orchestras
• is resident choir of Copenhagen Cathedral, The Church of Our Lady
• undertakes extensive concert and concert-tour activities in and
outside Denmark
• boasts a comprehensive CD-production

THE COPENHAGEN
GIRLS’ CHOIR
The Copenhagen Girls’ Choir plays a prominent part
in Danish choral life. The choir’s repertoire includes
newly-composed, neo-classical and rhythmic music.
The youngest section of the choir is renowned partly
for its fine St. Lucia processions, while the more
senior girls make up the concert choir per se. The Girls’
Choir is obligatory for all girls from grades 6 to 9.
THE COPENHAGEN GIRLS’ CHOIR
•was founded in 1973 and is under the patronage
of HRH Princess Benedikte
•collaborates with professional musicians and other
choirs and ensembles
• is resident choir of the Church of the Holy Spirit
in Copenhagen
• undertakes extensive concert and concert-tour
activities in and outside Denmark
• boasts a comprehensive
CD-production
THE SANKT ANNÆ
YOUTH CHOIR
Is the mixed youth choir of The Sankt Annae Gymnasium,
in which all the students of the gymnasium are offered the
opportunity of singing. Many of the close to 200 choristers
have previously been members of the Royal Chapel Choir
or the Girls’ Choir.
THE SANKT ANNAE YOUTH CHOIR
•was founded in 1966
• sings both classical and rhythmic music
•collaborates with various symphony orchestras
•also comprises a chamber choir
• undertakes extensive concert and concert-tour
activities in and outside Denmark
•records CDs on a regular basis

Sankt Annæ Gymnasium
THE COPENHAGEN CHOIR SCHOOL

• is the only school of its kind in Denmark
•was founded in 1929 as the school for the Copenhagen
Royal Chapel Choir
•provides a complete course of education from grade 3 at
primary level (age approx. 9) to grade 3 of the upper
secondary level (age 18/19)
•offers extra curricular instrumental tuition
• caters to the broader ability groups as well as to the elite
• is esprit-de-corps and student community for everybody
SANKT ANNÆ GYMNASIUM
Choral singing of an international standard
and general education go hand in hand in a
modern institution with a proud tradition for
music and high academic standards.
Sankt Annæ is the home of:
•The Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir
•The Copenhagen Girls’ Choir
•The Sankt Annæ Youth Choir
FOTO: LARS ANDERSEN OG THORKILD JENSEN · LAYOUT: CARSTEN SCHIØLER · KONCEPT: LARS TROELSEN SANKT ANNÆ GYMNASIUM
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium is a municipal choir
school with not only primary and lower secondary
units (the Folkeskole) but also an upper secondary
unit (the Gymnasium), the equivalent of the
American High School or the British Sixth Form
College.
The aim of the school is to create well-educated
and well-trained young people with artistic talent
who take pleasure in their work, who share a sense
of quality, and who have equal respect for their
own worth and that of others.

JUNIOR STUDENT
AND SINGING TALENT
At the Admission Test for the Folkeskole it is talent, which counts
– singing talent and nothing else. Besides the normal school
curriculum, there are 4 – 8 vocal and aural training lessons and
choral singing lessons on the
students’ weekly timetable.
School subjects, singing, close
studying and creative teamwork
complement and enhance each
other throughout the students’
entire school career.
THE FOLKESKOLE
• begins at grade 3 (age approx. 9)
• finishes with the Folkeskole
Leaving Examinations
• has approx. 580 students
• has a special introductory course
• gives priority to a sense of
security and responsibility
•works in close collaboration with
the students’ parents

SENIOR STUDENTS
WHO KNOW THE SCORE
Sankt Annæ Gymnasium places great emphasis on
high academic standards in a dynamic and vibrant student
environment. All senior students are actively involved in
singing or music, and students at Sankt Annæ Gymnasium
have a unique opportunity of qualifying both
academically and in the creative musical arts.
THE GYMNASIUM
•offers teaching of the highest quality in all subjects
•develops independence and initiative
• has approx. 500 students
•gives high priority to student democracy
•collaborates internationally with other educational
institutions
•also offers a 4-year talent course, the MGK
• has its own choir, symphony orchestra and big band
•offers a wide variety of other musical options
SANKT ANNÆ GYMNASIUM
Sjælør Boulevard 135
2500 Valby · Denmark
Tlf. +45 3646 6222
Fax +45 3644 2112
www.sankt-annae.dk
sag@sankt-annae.dk