Westminster Abbey Choir School is a boarding preparatory school for boys in Westminster, London and the only remaining choir school in the United Kingdom which exclusively educates choristers. It is located in Dean's Yard, by Westminster Abbey. It educates about 30 boys, aged 8–13 who sing in the Choir of Westminster Abbey which takes part in state and national occasions as well as singing evensong everyday (except Wednesday) and gives concert performances around the world. Its most recent tour was to Moscow, singing in the International House of Music there. Other tours included trips to Australia, America, and Hong Kong.
The Headmaster is Jonathan Milton, former Headmaster of The Abbey School, Tewkesbury. The Organist and Master of the Choristers is James O'Donnell, former Master of Music at Westminster Cathedral.
Read more about Westminster Abbey Choir School: History, Governors, Inspections, Curriculum, The Choir, Notable Former Pupils
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