choirmaster
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of choirmaster
Example Sentences
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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
According to the National Confectioners Association, the minty confection is believed to have been introduced in 1670 by a German choirmaster.
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
Other shows include The Choir: Britain in Lockdown from choirmaster Gareth Malone, who has formed The Great British Home Chorus with singers belting out the tunes from their living rooms.
From BBC • Mar. 24, 2020
Our choirmaster was Selby Ngendane of the PAC.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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