Klaus Cornell: Peter Schlemihl, Bilderbuch für Musik

Jugendchor (German for “youth choir”) denotes auditioned or community choirs of teenagers and young adults in the German‑speaking world. Typical ensembles draw on secondary‑school, church, municipal, or broadcaster infrastructures and cultivate a blended choral sound, clear diction in German, and stylistic flexibility. Repertoire spans German Volkslieder and arrangements of art songs, Lutheran/ Catholic sacred pieces (motets, chorales), Renaissance to contemporary a cappella works, and increasingly popular/jazz arrangements with piano or rhythm section. Voice leading and part‑balance are adapted to adolescent ranges (SAB/SSA/TTBB variations), with careful handling of changing male voices. The aesthetic prioritizes healthy vocal pedagogy, precise intonation, and text delivery, often showcased in festivals and competitions across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.