18 schools from across Iowa will send a total of 85 students to the 2014 Bandfest at Central College today. Central Director of Bands, Mitch Lutch, tells KNIA/KRLS News that area schools represented include Pella and Lynnville-Sully. Lutch adds that on top of the event being a great opportunity for the kids to learn advanced pieces with peers of their ability, it’s also gives the faculty a chance to show the students what Central College can offer them, and thus acts as a recruiting tool in a way.