FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jan. 26, 2005

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

DRAKE CHOIR TO DELIVER SINGING VALENTINES ON FEB. 13, 14

Impress your sweetheart this Valentine's Day by having flowers and a love song delivered by talented vocalists from the Drake University Choir.

Small groups of choir members will deliver singing valentines at home, at work or at a restaurant in Des Moines and its suburbs from noon to 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 14.

The "True Romance" package will win hearts with a song and a single red rose for $25. The "Cupid's Favorite" package, which costs $35, includes a half dozen of the finest red roses. The "Hopeless Romantic" package features a dozen roses for $60.

A limited number of singing valentines can be delivered, so it's important to order by Wednesday, Feb. 9. Orders are being taken online at www.drake.edu/valentines or by phone at (515) 271-3024.

Proceeds from the singing valentines will help support the Drake Choir’s European tour in 2008. "No University funds will be used for this tour, so your support is important and greatly appreciated," says Aimee Beckmann-Collier, director of choral activities at Drake.

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