choirmaster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of choirmaster
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We speed through his working-class beginnings and his sometimes-awkward experiences as a teacher, choirmaster, chamber musician and performer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
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
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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