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choir school

British  

noun

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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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

In an interview in a wood-paneled drawing room at the choir school, Mr. Hyde spoke of his work with the boys and the kind of sound he is seeking.

From New York Times ● Nov. 18, 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

The very next day, Tistet Védène exchanged his old yellow coat for a beautiful lace cassock, a purple silk cape, and buckled shoes ready for his entry into the Pope's choir school.

From Letters from my Windmill by Alphonse Daudet

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