schola

Noun

Meaning

Originally, a musical school attached to a monastery or church. Also known as a schola cantorum.

Today, a group of musicians, particularly one which specializes in liturgical music.

Examples

The Schola Anglorum, which was destroyed by fire in 847, was restored by Benedict. Source: Internet

The Schola Cantorum and the Basler Kammerorchester were both founded by the conductor Paul Sacher who went on to commission works by many leading composers. Source: Internet

In 1910 the " Jeunes Ravêlites main", a group of young musicians around Ravel, proclaimed their preference for Satie's earlier work from before the Schola period, reinforcing the idea that Satie had been a precursor of Debussy. Source: Internet

Satie would follow these courses at the Schola, as a respected pupil, for more than five years, receiving a first (intermediate) diploma in 1908. Source: Internet

The Schola Saxonum took its name from the militias of Saxons who served in Rome, but it eventually developed into a hostelry for English visitors to the city. Source: Internet

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