Julius Otto Bund

The Julius-Otto-Bund is named after Ernst Julius Otto , who was music director and cantor at the Kreuzkirche , the Frauenkirche and the Sophienkirche in Dresden . The initiative to found the Julius Otto Bund dates back to December 1875. The foundation day of the Julius Otto Association is December 30, 1875. The Julius Otto Association succeeded the General Dresden Singers' Association in Dresden, which was dissolved on October 4, 1876 when the Julius Otto Association was founded . In 1912, the Julius Otto Bund comprised 17 choral societies with 1,155 singers and thus functioned as the umbrella organization for the men's choirs in Dresden and the surrounding area. The long-time choirmaster of the Julius Otto Association was Hugo Richard Jüngst . The end of the Julius Otto Association most likely coincides with the bombing raids on Dresden in February 1945.

The motto of the Julius Otto Bund

Open your hearts! The soul agrees to devotion, because God's breath blows in the German song. Enthusiastic listens to the high, noble sound, Which sprang deep from a loyal German heart.

Members of the Julius Otto Association (cross-section)

• Dresden men's choir
• Male choir "Liedergruss"