It includes an important body of German Protestant vocal music.

[1] The collection was primarily created by composer Georg Österreich.

Subsequently, other collectors contributed, including Heinrich Bokemeyer [de] (March 1679 – 7 November 1751), after whom it is now named.

Bokemeyer was a cantor, poet and composer, in addition to being a collector.

[2] This article about a music organization is a stub.