Hear the sounds of Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians

Posted October 18, 2016 11:00 pm

Daily Herald report

Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians will perform at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, at the Forest View Educational Center Theater, 2121 S. Goebbert Road in Arlington Heights, the Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association announced.

It's the second concert of the 2016-2017 season, held in partnership with the District 214 Community Education program.

Tickets are $25 and are available at the door, at www.nscommunityconcerts.org, or through District 214, (847) 718-7702. Children ages 12 and younger are admitted free with a paying adult.

Since 1989, Al Pierson (1972's Illinois Teacher of the Year) has been leading this ensemble as it tours the world, playing its book of old tunes like "Boo Hoo" and "Sweethearts on Parade," written by Guy's brother Carmen, along with hits like "Johnson Rag" and "Bye Bye Blues."

Additional concerts this season include:

• March 26, 2017: Chicago Harp Quartet

• April 23, 2017: Alfonso Ponticelli and Swing Gitan

• May 21, 2017: Martha Carés - La Vie En Rose - A tribute to Edith Piaf

The Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association, in partnership with District 214 Community Education, is holding a concert Sunday featuring Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians. Courtesy of Northwest Suburban Community Concert Association

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