"War Bonds," The 5 Browns open Encore season

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The 2007 portion of Northwest's Encore performing arts series includes the musical review
"War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II" (left) and The 5 Browns, whose classical
piano magic is setting concert and CD sales records nationwide.

Northwest's Encore performing arts series begins its 2007-'08 season with "War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II." Curtain time is 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 29, in the Performing Arts Center on campus.

"War Bonds" is a musical journey through the epic 20^th century conflict that reshaped the world. Described as a "living history cabaret," the production is interspersed with personal letters written on the battlefield and headline news of the day.

The production features the real stories of veterans and many songs from a time when blackouts and rationing were part of daily life, when "Rosie the riveter" discovered she could take care of herself, and when African-Americans, discriminated against at home, became war heroes overseas.

Most touching, perhaps, is the show's evocation of the war's darkest horrors in juxtaposition with the light-hearted popular tunes of the time.

Musical Director Julie Florin's score of 22 familiar melodies creates a feast of nostalgia for audience members old enough to remember the war years while delivering a memorable history lesson to those belonging to subsequent generations.

Tickets for "War Bonds: The Songs and Letters of World War II" cost $20 for orchestra seats, $18 for balcony seats and $12 for children under 12. Purchase tickets by calling 660.562.1212 or in person Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., at the Student Services Center on the first floor of the Administration Building. Tickets are available online at www.nwmissouri.edu/tickets.

Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Group tickets cost $17 each for orchestra seats and $15 for balcony seats. Tickets for Northwest student organizations cost $12. Group ticket order forms are available at the Student Services Center. Groups and organizations can also request forms at 660.562.1226 or by e-mailing oca@nwmissouri.edu.

The 5 Browns

The final Encore presentation of 2007 will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, when The 5 Browns bring their keyboard mastery to the Performing Arts Center's Mary Linn Auditorium.

Each of these five brothers and sisters, all still in their 20s, is a virtuoso concert pianist trained at New York’s Juilliard School.

Featured on "Oprah," "60 Minutes" and "Good Morning America," the Browns' style, youth and talent have broadened the appeal of classical music for audiences around the world.

For more information, please contact:

Anthony Brown,
News Bureau Manager
E-Mail: abrown@nwmissouri.edu
Phone (660) 562-1704
Fax (660) 562-1900

Northwest Missouri State University
219 Administration Building,
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468

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