Master of the Queen's Music

British

noun

Also called (when the sovereign is male): Master of the King's Music. (in Britain when the sovereign is female) a court post dating from the reign of Charles I. It is an honorary title and normally held by an established English composer

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Master of the Queen's Music

The Heath Quartet also served as the tryout band for composition classes run by Judith Weir, the Master of the Queen’s Music, testing works-in-progress by postgraduate students.

From New York Times ● Sep. 1, 2016

In 1987 he was knighted, and in 2004 he became Master of the Queen's Music - a post considered to be the musical equivalent of the poet laureate.

From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2016

With his anti-establishment views and avant-garde musical leanings, Mr. Davies was a surprise choice in 2004 as Master of the Queen’s Music.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2016

With his anti-establishment views and avant-garde musical leanings, Davies was a surprise choice in 2004 as Master of the Queen's Music.

From US News ● Mar. 14, 2016

Despite his anti-establishment views and avant-garde musical leanings, in 2004 Davies was appointed Master of the Queen’s Music.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 14, 2016

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