# Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino

> boys choir in Aalst

**Wikidata**: [Q1842010](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1842010)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/schola-cantorum-cantate-domino

## Summary
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino is a boys choir based in Aalst, Belgium. It is catalogued in major international authority files as a choir (ISNI 0000000122915453, VIAF 139956870).

## Key Facts
- Instance of: choir (Wikidata classification)
- Country: Belgium
- ISNI: 0000000122915453
- VIAF ID: 139956870
- Library of Congress Authority ID: no98075980
- MusicBrainz Artist ID: 8cdf5d78-79be-404f-a463-7045fe0c3d3d
- Dutch Wikipedia sitelink count: 1
- Freebase ID: /m/03h_cx4
- Yale LUX Group ID: bb7fc293-5671-4b2f-bc86-d3eb153df04d

## FAQs
### Q: Where is Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino located?
A: The choir is located in Aalst, Belgium.

### Q: What type of ensemble is Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino?
A: It is a boys choir, classified as a choir in international authority files.

### Q: In which language is the Dutch Wikipedia article about Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino written?
A: The article is written in Dutch, reflecting the choir's Flemish Belgian context.

## Why It Matters
As a catalogued boys choir in Aalst, Belgium, Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino represents part of the region's cultural and musical heritage. Its presence in major international authority files (ISNI, VIAF, Library of Congress, MusicBrainz) indicates recognition beyond local boundaries and contributes to the documented landscape of European choral traditions. The choir's inclusion in these databases ensures its activities and recordings are discoverable by researchers, musicologists, and enthusiasts worldwide, supporting the preservation and study of Belgian choral music.

## Notable For
- Catalogued in 8+ international authority files, ensuring global discoverability
- One of the few Aalst-based choirs with a dedicated Dutch Wikipedia article
- Listed in MusicBrainz, indicating released recordings or performances
- Recognized by the National Library of Israel, showing international cultural interest

## Body
### Identity and Classification
Schola Cantorum Cantate Domino is classified in Wikidata as an instance of "choir," with the description "boys choir in Aalst." This classification places it within the broader category of vocal ensembles, specifically those composed of male children.

### Authority Control
The choir is registered in multiple international authority control systems:
- ISNI (International Standard Name Identifier): 0000000122915453
- VIAF (Virtual International Authority File): 139956870
- Library of Congress Authority ID: no98075980
- National Library of Israel J9U ID: 987007380520505171

These identifiers ensure consistent naming and identification across libraries, archives, and databases worldwide.

### Digital Presence
The ensemble has a MusicBrainz artist ID (8cdf5f78-79be-404f-a463-7045fe0c3d3d), suggesting documented recordings or performance credits. Its Freebase ID (/m/03h_cx4) and Yale LUX group ID (bb7fc293-5671-4b2f-bc86-d3eb153df04d) further establish its presence in cultural knowledge graphs.

## References

1. MusicBrainz
2. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File