Music Students to Perform in Disney-Themed Cruise Event, in Rochester NY

ROCHESTER, N.Y. - Aug. 8, 2015 - PRLog -- On Sunday, September 13, the luxury steamboat “Harbor Town Belle” will be filled with Disney Magic, as music students gather to perform Disney songs in a special showcase event. The performers are attendees of the Rochester Academy of Music & Arts-- Western New York’s largest privately-owned music school. In addition to live music, the event will feature costumed characters, photo opportunities, and a sightseeing tour. The showcase takes place between 2 and 4pm, and is open to the public. Tickets are $12 for adults, and $6 for children 12 and under. Attendees are welcome to wear Disney-themed costumes to the event.

Rochester, Please Be Our Guest

This is the Academy’s second annual Disney showcase. “Our prior showcase was held at a restaurant, and we were looking for a way to make this year’s event bigger and better,” explains Academy owner Brannon Hungness. The decision to hold the showcase on the Harbor Town Belle was based on Disney history. “I was reminded of Steamboat Willie, the short film that made Mickey Mouse a star. And immediately, it all came together” says Hungness.

The event aims to celebrate Rochester by highlighting the city’s best local talent & natural beauty. “We chose Disney because it is a very universal theme,” says Hungness. Although there are students of all ages and backgrounds performing at the event, no one had trouble selecting a song from a favorite Disney property. But according to Hungness, more than anything, “the theme shows that Rochesterians love to have fun!”

About the Rochester Academy of Music & Arts

The Rochester Academy of Music and Arts, located at 161 Norris Drive, is Rochester’s largest family-owned and family-oriented music school. In 2015 the Academy was voted Rochester NY’s favorite arts educators by the readers of KidsOutAndAbout.com, and was the recipient of a Best of 2014 Award by the Rochester NY Awards Council. The Academy is highly active in the Rochester community-- performing on Frontier Field, hosting fundraisers & food drives for local charities, and supporting arts education. For more information, please visit http://www.RochesterMusicLessons.com/.

About the Harbor Town Belle

The Harbor Town Belle Berthed at Port of Rochester, the Harbor Town Belle was designed and built on the banks of the Genesee River. The Harbor Town Belle harkens back to simpler times when her sister Riverboats plied the greatest American waterway, the Mississippi over a century ago. You can learn more at http://www.harbortownbelle.com/