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Brattleboro Concert Choir’s May concerts offer ‘Sanctuary’

Wednesday, May 10, 2017 — Issue 407

BRATTLEBORO — The Brattleboro Concert Choir presents four exciting works from composers who will awaken audiences' thoughts and touch their hearts.

“Sanctuary” will be performed at the Centre Congregational Church on Main Street on Saturday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, May 21, at 4 p.m. The program will benefit Vermont Migrant Justice, according to a news release.

The Concert Choir, led by Music Director Susan Dedell, will be joined by a string orchestra and special guest Karen Guthrie at the organ.

Works will include John Tavener's Atma Mass and Ola Gjeilo's Sunrise Mass. In addition, audiences will experience Sanctuary, by Paul Dedell, and The Call of Wisdom, a work by Will Todd.

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‘Sing Nowell’ will benefit Groundworks

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Brattleboro Women's Chorus presents fall concert

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