The students of the Cantabilé School of Singing are all set to take their audience on a thrilling and refreshing musical rollercoaster at their third ever concert, “REACH – In a Singing Style”.

A variety of genres and eras are part of their repertoire for the upcoming event scheduled to take place on Saturday 27^th and Sunday 28^th of October at the British School Auditorium. Directed by Prashalini Peiris the Cantabilé School of Singing consists of a range of ages, spanning from five to twenty seven.

The students are to sing in three groups – Junior, Intermediate and Senior – for the said occasion.

Among other numbers the Juniors are singing a Disney Medley featuring favourites like Hakuna Matata, Chim-Chimney and Supercalifragilistic. The items are choreographed as well and the eager kids have been practicing at it for over 5 months now, to get the singing and dancing just right.

The Intermediate category is performing a piece from High School Musical and a series titled “Best of Glee!” together with the Seniors.

While the Intermediate students will be singing up to three-part choral arrangements, the Seniors will be singing all four parts. In addition a capella performances, popular, jazz and semi-classical pieces are waiting to be performed. A versatile array of nearly 20 to 25 items is to adorn the evening.

Rehearsals seem to be a fun, exciting place to be at. It’s difficult to be there and not catch the contagious thrill and movement.

Amashi, 9 exclaims, “Dancing and singing is really enjoyable. I’m sure it’s going to be a great show!”

Shaveetha, 10 adds, “I’ve been looking forward to the concert for a long time now.”

Shanaya, 13, a singer in the Intermediate category says, “It’s fun because you get to sing the songs you love to sing.”   

Avishka, 12 puts it this way: “I’ve been here for a concert already and I know it’s going to be fun.”

Senior Ashan Jayatilaka, 27 remarks, “There’s a lot of noise and fun around here. Most of us are dancing for the first time.”

Vinusha Paulraj, 20 added, “We seniors come in for rehearsals twice a week. And these are not formal sessions at all whatsoever. It’s such a relaxing environment.”

The female voice choir Asteria, directed by Mahen Peiris is to feature guest performances at the event as well.

For details regarding tickets and box plan contact Prashalini on 0722 837171 / 2514733, Mahen on 077 3731152 or The British School Auditorium (Warren) on 0777 555904.

Tickets are on sale at 191/4, High Level Road, Kirulapone, Colombo 6 and are priced at Rs. 1000, Rs. 750 and Rs. 500 (Reserved) and Rs. 300 (Balcony).

Real Radio is the Official Radio Partner for the event. Daily Mirror and Sunday Times are the exclusive Print Media Sponsors for the event.

By Nivedha Jeyaseelan