BREMERTON — The Bremerton High School marching band and choir took a trip to the happiest place on Earth in April.

The BHS students traveled 3,000 miles to Florida to participate in the Disney Performing Arts Program. Both band and choir performed April 4.

The band marched down iconic Main Street, USA, past Cinderella’s Castle, playing songs and cadences that capture the spirit of Americana. The “Knights on Tour” choir stepped into the spotlight on Waterside Stage at Disney Springs, showcasing their talents to Disney guests from across the nation and around the world.

The band and color guard from Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Washington, also performed at Disney World on April 11.

The schools experienced a once-in-a-lifetime educational and mentoring program through Disney Performing Arts workshops, designed to inspire them to dream big and discover a world of possibilities that will help them prepare for their future. These tailored workshops allowed the students to immerce themselves in Disney movie magic, rehearsing the scores of classic films in workshops such as “You’re Instrumental” and “Disney Sings.”

Bremerton and Cedarcrest high schools were selected from applicants across the nation that submitted audition tapes reviewed by world-class adjudicators, who evaluate and select schools for the opportunity to participate in Disney Performing Arts. Students were taken on stage and behind the scenes to discover new techniques and pursue their passions, all while making memories that last a lifetime.

Disney Performing Arts helps young people make their own dreams come true, whether it’s perfomring in front of an international audience of thousands at Disney theme parks and resorts, or honing their craft in enriching workshops and clinics taught by entertainment professionals.

Every year, thousands of vocal, instrumental and other ensembles travel from around the world to participate in Disney Performing Arts programs, at Disneyland Resort in California, and the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida.

To learn more, visit www.disneyper formingarts.com.

— Edited by Michelle Beahm