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Celebration Iowa to Perform Today Posted 21 July 2008 Celebration Iowa Singers and Jazz Band (formerly known as the State Fair Singers and Jazz Band), an elite ensemble of Iowa high school musicians, is pleased to announce their upcoming performance in Oelwein Monday, July 21, at the Williams Center for the Arts. The performance will begin at 7 p.m. and tickets will be available for purchase at the door the day of the event. In its 26th season, Celebration Iowa's 2008 show opens with a Broadway Review featuring selections such as "There is No Business Like Show Business," "Oklahoma," and "On Broadway." The opening set is followed by "How Does Your Garden Grow," a musical based on the book, featuring "Planting Seeds," "Weeds Rule," and "Garden Hoedown." The show concludes with a memorable "The Beatles and More" set that includes "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club," "Can't Buy Me Love," and "Bridge Over Troubled Waters." The Celebration Iowa Jazz Band will perform many selections throughout the performance representing various jazz styles. Celebration Iowa, a project of Luther College in Decorah, is also funded by The R.J. McElroy Trust, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, HyVee, Inc., along with the Celebration Iowa Alumni and Parent Funds. Each cast member also secures local sponsorships to defray personal costs. The ensemble rehearses on the Luther College campus June 7-26 and will tour statewide June 27-August 6. Questions regarding Celebration Iowa should be directed to Mary Weis, Administrative Assistant, by calling 563-387-1009 or e-mailing celebrationiowa@luther.edu. Information can also be found on the website: www.celebrationiowa.Iuther.edu.

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