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DUBUQUE CHORAL CLUB
DUBUQUE CHORAL CLUB. The organization was established on October 30, 1893 with fifty-seven charter members. The constitution called for the group to establish and maintain a club for the study, cultivation and rendition of music. Meetings were held every Monday evening with dues of $2.00 for ladies and $4.00 for men. (1)
In 1893 the club performed the "Creation" with the Thomas Orchestra at the Omaha Exposition. (2)
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Source:
1. "The Dubuque Choral Club," Dubuque Daily Herald, October 31, 1893, p. 4
2. Kleine, A. C., "Musical Dubuque," Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, March 19, 1905, p. 67