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CLARKE-LORAS SINGERS
CLARKE-LORAS SINGERS. In July 1970 the musical group from Dubuque took second place in the mixed chair competition at the International Music Festival in Liangollen, North Wales. They also won second place in "folk singing" and first place in "youth choir." This was the first time an American group had won awards at the international festival. The group had been on a nine-country concert tour of Europe since June 11th.
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"Clarke-Loras Singers Capture Another Award," Telegraph Herald, July 12, 1970.