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Exeter Choral Society's May concert

New to the area? Always wanted to join a choir? Or just fancy giving singing a go? Then come and try us out. Our initial rehearsals for Rutter's Requiem, Poulenc' Requiem and Elgar's Te Deum which start on Tuesday 7th January at 19.15 at the Palace Gate Centre, Palace Gate Exeter, EX11JA are open and without commitment.

Event Date

Tuesday, January 7, 2020 - 7:45pm to Tuesday, April 28, 2020 - 7:45pm

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