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Coming to Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center

Friday, April 12, 7:30 p.m.

The SONS OF SERENDIP, a multi-talented quartet, will perform in Washington, Friday, April 12, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. at Washington Area Performing Arts and Event Center. The Washington Concert Association and The Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center are co-sponsoring this event.

The SONS OF SERENDIP came together in graduate school at Boston University. Their name comes from the notion that “serendipity brought us together.” Each member has an inspiring story, and together they strive to embody the adjectives Classy, Genuine, Spiritual, Sensitive and Timeless.

Tenor Micah Christian was a teacher, keyboardist Cordaro Rodriguez was an attorney, cellist Kendall Ramseur was a cello instructor, and harpist Mason Morton was a teacher. In 2014, they were 4th place finalists on America’s Got Talent, which launched their musical career. They were invited back to perform on AGT: Champions in February this year.

Their concert program focuses on contemporary music as well as familiar pop tunes from Motown. All numbers feature Micha’s beautiful tenor voice accompanied by Cordaro, Kendall, (also the backup singer) and Mason. Their music provides an interesting combination of voice and instruments producing a rich, melodic sound.

High School age and under will be admitted free. Washington Concert Association members may use their season tickets for admission. For more information about this event and for general admission ticket sales, go online to WashingtonAuditorium.org. Tickets are also on sale at the Washington Chamber of Commerce two weeks before the event, and at the box office one hour before the show begins.

The Eastern Iowa Brass Band to perform at the Washington Area Performing Arts & Events Center

After a lengthy winter full of cancellations, the Washington Area Performing Arts and Events Center will happily “warm up” the stage this St. Patrick’s Day welcoming the Eastern Iowa Brass Band on Sunday, March 17, 2019, at 2:30 in the afternoon.

For over 30 years, the Eastern Iowa Brass Band has been entertaining audiences throughout Iowa, the mid-west and even beyond. The band grew from a brass ensemble that was originally a part of the Mount Vernon, Iowa, City Band. The band was incorporated in 1986 and formed the foundation for one of the longest-standing amateur brass bands in the country and the only year-round brass band in the state of Iowa.

The 35-member band performs from a repertoire which features original works for brass bands. These include marches, medleys, hymn tune arrangements, folk songs, American patriotic offerings, Broadway showtunes, and novelty features. EIBB conforms to the unique British band style -- featuring conical bore horns, producing a rich, mellow sound that is both dynamic and colorful. In place of the trumpets, French Horns and woodwind instruments used in concert bands in the United States, the British Brass Band uses cornets, flugelhorn, tenor horns, euphoniums, baritones, trombones and tubas, as well as percussion. As the only brass band of this type in Iowa, the EIBB presents a truly unique musical experience.

Plan now to attend! General Admission Tickets (Adults $15/Students $10) are available online at WashingtonAuditorium.org, or two weeks before the show at the Washington Chamber of Commerce, 205 West Main Street, 319-653-3272.

Easteren Iowa Brass Band Poster

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