Join us at a show this summer!

Celebration Iowa strives to reflect the quality of Iowa high school music programs in this educational, performance and service-oriented summer music experience. Together with a talented staff of teachers and professionals, the members of Celebration Iowa present an action-packed two-hour show that includes song, dance, and jazz band favorites for audience members of all ages to enjoy.

During the course of the summer, Celebration Iowa cast members are offered the opportunity to perform over 30 shows in all corners of the state while learning from some of Iowa's finest teachers. Members of Celebration Iowa consider their musical development and the friendships formed during the program to be essential to the overall experience." Every year, cast members agree that their experience with Celebration Iowa is truly "the summer of a lifetime."

In it’s 26th season, Celebration Iowa’s 2008 show will open with an exciting Broadway Review set 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 children's musical featuring "Planting Seeds", "Weeds Rule", and "Garden Hoedown". The show will conclude with an invigorating The Beatles & More set that will include"Can't Buy Me Love,""Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club", and "Ticket to Ride." The Celebration Iowa Jazz Band will performmany great selections throughout the performance representing various jazz styles. Some of the selections are: "Night Train", "Spain", "Anything Goes", "Strike Up the Band", Groovin' Hard" and "Misty"!

Celebration Iowa, a project of Luther College in Decorah, Iowa is also funded by The R.J. McElroy Trust, The Fred Maytag Family Foundation, Hy-Vee, Inc., and the Celebration Iowa Alumni and Parent Funds. Each cast member also secures local sponsorships to defray personal costs.

The ensemble will begin rehearsal on the Luther College campus June 7-26 and tour statewide beginning June 27th. The final day of tour will be August 7th. Questions regarding Celebration Iowa should be directed to Mary Weis, Administrative Assistant, by calling 563-387-1009 or e-mailing celebrationiowa@luther.edu.

For more information about the Celebration Iowa Singers & Jazz Band, feel free to contact:

• Mr. Clark Goltz , Program Director
• Ms. Mary Weis, Administrative Assistant

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