choirmaster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of choirmaster
Example Sentences
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One said the former choirmaster had been a "pillar of the music community in Brentwood", then added: "We are disgusted in you."
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2024
Albert Russell, an acclaimed organist and choirmaster who was the music director of St. John’s Episcopal Church on Lafayette Square in Washington from 1966 to 1984, died Jan. 23 at his home in Washington.
From Washington Post • Feb. 6, 2023
The mysterious choirmaster reportedly worked at the Cologne Cathedral in what is now considered Köln, Germany, where he served shepherd crook candies to the young singers occupied during long Living Creche ceremonies.
From Fox News • Dec. 19, 2021
The commissioner, Bishop Mario Giordana, previously conducted an investigation into financial irregularities within the management of the Sistine Chapel Choir that led to the early retirement of the choirmaster last year.
From Washington Times • Jun. 30, 2020
Our choirmaster was Selby Ngendane of the PAC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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