chorister
noun
cho·ris·ter
ˈkȯr-ə-stər 
ˈkär-
1
: a singer in a choir
specifically
: choirboy
2
: the leader of a church choir
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Possessing perfect pitch, Voigt joined the Chicago Symphony Chorus as a soprano, and the chorus’ famed conductor and director, Margaret Hillis, enlisted Voigt to teach sight singing, or reading a piece of music vocally to fellow choristers.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Performed by an orchestra of 23 musicians and eight choristers under the direction of conductor Mathieu Bonnin, the piece was appreciated with respect by the audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Her seven band members were joined by 14 choristers and The Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
Performed by an orchestra of 23 musicians and eight choristers under the direction of conductor Mathieu Bonnin, the piece was appreciated with respect by the audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
Performed by an orchestra of 23 musicians and eight choristers under the direction of conductor Mathieu Bonnin, the piece was appreciated with respect by the audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
Her seven band members were joined by 14 choristers and The Heritage Orchestra, conducted by Ben Foster.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 18 Oct. 2024
Performed by an orchestra of 23 musicians and eight choristers under the direction of conductor Mathieu Bonnin, the piece was appreciated with respect by the audience.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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chorister
noun
cho·ris·ter
ˈkōr-ə-stər
ˈkȯr-,
ˈkär-
: a singer in a choir
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