Pupils on song for musical spectacular

Around 3,000 pupils from across the city came together to raise the roof of University of Wolverhampton at The Halls at two special concerts yesterday.

Singing In The Halls, organised by Wolverhampton Music Service, saw children from primary and special schools perform at the iconic venue, led by Paul Wilcox and accompanied by a 14-piece Music Service band.

Councillor Jacqui Coogan, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education, said: "Being able to sing at the city’s biggest performance venue, University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, was a fantastic opportunity for the pupils, and it was great to see so many schools and performers being a part of this very special occasion.

"Children and teachers spent a lot of time practising their songs in school ready to give their best performances on the big stage, and it is sure to be a day that will live long in the memory of everyone involved."

She added: "Music has the power to inspire, uplift and unite, and through these concerts our Music Service is aiming to foster a sense of community and creativity among young performers, and to inspire them to begin their own musical journeys."

To see more pictures from the performances, please visit https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjCeQBL.

The Music Service will return to the big stage in July, when 16 groups of young musicians will perform at the Wulfrun Hall at University of Wolverhampton at The Halls, thanks to a £10,000 donation from the Friends of Wolverhampton Music Service.

Wolverhampton Music Service provides high quality tuition and musical opportunities for youngsters from schools across the city, including the chance to perform with its flagship groups, Wolverhampton Youth Orchestra and Wolverhampton Youth Wind Orchestra. To find out more, please visit www.wolverhamptonmusicservice.org.uk.

Joining in and Singing In The Halls were Trinity C of E Primary Academy pupils Charlie and Alexandra with Councillor Jacqui Coogan, Cabinet Member for Children, Young People and Education.