choir school

British

noun

(in Britain) a school, esp a preparatory school attached to a cathedral, college, etc, offering general education to boys whose singing ability is good

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The Cathedral did suspend Canon Hindley at least twice and banned him from choir school, junior confirmation groups and school visits.

From BBC • Aug. 13, 2024

Sunday’s concert was a benefit for a scholarship at the choir school in Mr. Scott’s name.

From New York Times • Sep. 19, 2016

Dayton graduated from the choir school and headed back home to attend Gowanda High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and, of course, sang in the choir and glee club.

From Washington Times • Nov. 14, 2015

He also uses elements of the Notre-Dame choir school of the 12th century, Hungarian folk melodies and complex Bulgarian rhythms.

From The Guardian • Nov. 29, 2012

And now the whole secret came out: "Do you know how boys get into the cathedral choir school?"

From A Cathedral Singer by Allen, James Lane

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