FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 29, 2003

CONTACT: Lisa Lacher, (515) 271-3119

SERENADE YOUR SWEETHEART ON VALENTINE'S DAY WITH HELP FROM THE DRAKE UNIVERSITY CHOIR

If music is the food of love, as Shakespeare wrote, why not serenade your sweetheart this Valentine's Day with the help of the Drake University Choir?

Order a singing valentine today, and the Drake Choir's talented vocalists will present your special someone with a sweet song and red roses at work, at home or at a restaurant on Friday, Feb. 14.

Only 100 singing valentines can be delivered, so it's important to order your package now. The "True Romantic" package with a single red rose costs $25 and the "Cupid's Favorite" package with a half dozen of the finest red roses costs $35. With a dozen red roses costing $75 for Valentine's Day, the "Cupid's Favorite" is truly a bargain.

Small groups of choir members will deliver singing valentines in Des Moines, West Des Moines, Clive, Windsor Heights and Urbandale from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Valentine's Day. Singing valentines also will be presented in Ankeny and Waukee from 6 to 9 p.m. The registration deadline is Monday, Feb. 10. To register, send an e-mail message to dchoir@hotmail.com or call (515) 271-2841 or (515) 271-3024.

By ordering a singing valentine, you'll be supporting the Drake Choir's May 2004 European tour. "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.