Dreams Really Do Come True

Remember watching Disney cartoons and movies on TV, in black-andwhite, and then the first time you ever saw it all in colour? It was a world of dreams, magic and unforgettable music.

It’s no small wonder that Lena Palermo, artist director of the Peninsula Singers, has chosen, Dreams Come True! — The Music and Magic of Disney as the theme for their spring concert series, to bring you memorable selections from the 90 years of Disney music.

Beauty and the Beast, sung by Angela Lansbury, has become a classic, as has Robin Williams’ energetic swingin’ Friend Like Me

and Jiminy Cricket’s earnest Wish Upon A Star.

In true Peninsulas Singers’ style, you will hear renditions of these and more Disney songs from the 1930s to today. Hear solos and choral medleys, Reflections from Mulan by the women, and a take on A Pirate’s Life for Me.

The Spotlight on a Young Artist focuses on 16-year-old vocal soloist, Abby Blecic. Also featured are dancers from the Allegro Performing Arts Centre, inspired by their recent training and performances at Disneyland.

Adding magic to the 60-voice chorus will be MC Jim Kingham, pianist Janet Yonge, percussionist Terry Erskine and bassist, Jennifer Bennet.

Proceeds from the Peninsula Singers’ concerts are donated to the Saanich Peninsula Hospital and Healthcare Foundation’s music therapy program.

Dreams can be aspirations — hope for something in the future, and edged forward into reality by a wish. It is the wish of Lena Palermo and the Peninsula Singers that you will be their guest and join them in Sidney for their performance. Peninsula Singers Dreams Come True! Apr. 26,27 and 28, Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Ave., Sidney Box Office: 250-656-0275 marywinspear.ca