(in Britain) a school, esp a preparatory school attached to a cathedral, college, etc, offering general education to boys whose singing ability is good
Examples of 'choir school' in a sentence
choir school
Contrary to popular belief, not all cathedral-choir-school pupils sing in the choir, nor are they all given places because of their singing ability.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
He says not, although he was walloped aged eight at choir school 'for moving or breathing'.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
All this came as a result of being awarded a singing scholarship to a well-known cathedral choir school.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
He had plenty of problems to resolve including negotiating the future of the choir school.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
We are the only country with a 1,000-year unbroken tradition of cathedral choir schools.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many argue, therefore, that throwing open the doors to the choir schools could lead to more - and better choristers - being discovered.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The cathedral choir schools could become the driving force behind this transformation by offering to convert into academies.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
One reason why some choirs cost so much is that they are full-time and are nurtured in special choir schools.