choirmaster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of choirmaster
Example Sentences
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Born in Oldham in 1938, Holloway began learning piano at a young age and became an organist and choirmaster at his local church aged 12.
From BBC ● Jan. 10, 2025
He became interested in the organ from an early age and said he drove the choirmaster at his church crazy by reaching up and playing the keys while the chorus rehearsed.
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
Benecdict also visited his brother, a longtime choirmaster in Regensburg, at his apartment.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 20, 2020
“Dr. Throckmorton offered me a job as Chumley Prep’s new middle school choirmaster and music instructor!”
From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein
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