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BFN Children’s Choir hosts annual gala concert

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The Bloemfontein Children’s Choir invites you to their gala concert for 2023 taking place at the Odeion on the 12the of December. Headboy and headgirl of the choir joined conductor Werner Stander in studio to talk about this fantastic night in the OFM Art Beat.

Headgirl Siphokazi Tshabalala is from St Michaels and headboy Josh Faber is from Hoerskool Sentraal. The two of them share their love for music and gratitude towards the choir and the opportunities they have had over the years.

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28 Nov 2023 English South Africa Performing Arts · Visual Arts

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