Duke Vespers Ensemble
Durham
The Duke Vespers Ensemble is a select group of singers specializing in Renaissance and 20th-century motets. They lead the musical portion of the choral vespers, a 30-minute candlelight worship service in the chancel of Duke Chapel every Thursday during the academic year. The group also sings at other special services and presents a free annual concert.
Musical Pursuits
- A Cappella
- Early Music
- Liturgical
- Masses/Oratorios
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Audition: Required
Dues/Fees: None
Regular Rehearsals
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When: Wednesday, 8:00 - 9:30 PM
Rehearsal Season: August to April
Where
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Duke Chapel, Duke University
Chapel Drive, West Campus
Durham, NC 27708
(partialy handicapped accessible) Venue Notes
- Follow Campus Drive to a Stop sign at a one-way traffic circle; take the second exit to the right, which is the entrance gate to Chapel Drive; the chapel is at the end. Since street parking is usually difficult, proceed to Science Drive (a couple blocks off Towerview Drive) to the visitor's lot, Bryan Center parking deck or Biological Sciences lot. Detailed directions and maps are available at www.chapel.duke.edu.
Maps may not be correct; please double-check.
Upcoming/Recent Event(s)
- April 2012, Music of the Sistine Chapel
- January 2012, Verbum Caro Factus Est
- April 2011, Beata Progenies: English Music on Biblical Families For information on the performances of our Member Groups, please visit the TriangleSings! Events Calendar.
Contact Information
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Name: Allan Friedman
Address:
P.O. Box 90883,
Durham, NC
27708-0883
Email: allan@duke.edu
Phone: 919-684-3855 Tickets Phone: 919-684-3898 Web Address: http://www.chapel.duke.edu/chapel/home/
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