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2026 Public Summer Bursary Application is now OPEN!
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2026 Public Summer Bursary Application is now OPEN!

Now is the time to apply for a Dream Serenade Summer Bursary!

WHAT IS A SUMMER BURSARY?

A $500 bursary is available per eligible family and may be used towards expenses related to enhancing the student's summer such as summer camp fees, activities, caregiving or support worker for outings, transportation and/or equipment.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any TDSB student with a developmental disability who is currently enrolled in:
1) A Congregated School
2) Developmental Disability Intensive Support Program (DD ISP)

ONE application per student will be considered in the lottery and only ONE bursary will be allocated per household

The simple online application can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/u/1/d/1o6c15PuWeDjI-ZMsRaOYXFGRav3dg4Rwje2ud-qJOfY/edit

This application will be open from April 1st @ 9AM to May 1st @ 5PM. Successful applicants will be notified by email in early May.

We hope that Dream Serenade can help make your summer shine!

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Dream Serenade 2025 Artist Announcement
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Dream Serenade 2025 Artist Announcement

Performers at the 11th Annual Dream Serenade will include Feist, The Sheepdogs, Matt Berninger, Barenaked Ladies, Josh Rouse, a new project from Kevin Drew with Rachel McLean, Hayden and special guests!

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Dream Serenade 2024 Artist Announcement
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Dream Serenade 2024 Artist Announcement

The 10th annual Dream Serenade will feature performances from TALK, Bahamas, Sam Roberts, Haviah Mighty, Sarah Harmer & Georgia Harmer, Cuff the Duke, Hayden, surprise guests and more!

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Dream Serenade 2023 Artist Announcement
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Dream Serenade 2023 Artist Announcement

This year’s Dream Serenade will feature performances from Stars, Howard Jones, Serena Ryder, William Prince, Daniel Romano’s Outfit, Kevin Hearn, Hayden, and more!

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Dream Serenade Summer Bursary Applications Open Next Week

The Bursary program is an initiative intended to provide financial support for Toronto students with exceptionalities and their families to access summer programming or enhance their summer experience during the summer months.

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Dream Serenade 2022 Artist Announcement
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Dream Serenade 2022 Artist Announcement

This year’s performers will include The Weather Station, Cadence Weapon, Hayden, Ron Sexsmith, Kevin Hearn & Hugh Marsh, Sarah Slean and Art of Time Ensemble, Kevin Drew, Bella White, Aysanabee and The ASD Band, along with the usual exciting surprise guests.

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Dream Serenade summer bursary update

Due to limited funding this year we had to reduce the scope of our Summer Bursary program, but thanks to generous donations from our incredible community we were still able to assist some families.

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Dream Serenade 2021 Fundraising

It’s Dream Serenade season and while there isn’t a show this year, there are still many wonderful ways you can support the Dream Serenade community.

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Now accepting applications for the Family Relief Summer 2021 Bursary

Last year, we took our usual Dream Serenade concert online and created a series of fundraising events that included an online merch shop, virtual auction and livestream concert. The continued spirit and generosity of our community through these fundraising activities have allowed us to continue our annual Bursary program — thank you!

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7th Annual Dream Serenade Artist Announcements
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7th Annual Dream Serenade Artist Announcements

The 7th Annual Dream Serenade (virtual edition) will feature performances by Feist, Kathleen Edwards, Dan Mangan, Kevin Drew & Brendan Canning, William Prince, Kevin Hearn & Hugh Marsh, Lou Canon, Hayden Desser and special guests.

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Announcing this year's virtual show, silent auction and the COVID Family Relief Bursary
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Announcing this year's virtual show, silent auction and the COVID Family Relief Bursary

Our usual night of community celebration and fundraising at Dream Serenade is going to look a bit different this year. While we can’t be together at Roy Thomson Hall for the 7th annual show, we hope to bring the same extraordinary spirit of the evening to a live virtual performance event on November 28th that you and your family can watch from home!

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