Pupils tune up for Big Month of Music

Wolverhampton Council's Music School is joining forces with the 13 other music services in the West Midlands for the largest celebration of young people's music making to be held in the region.

Ciaran O'Donnell, head of Wolverhampton Music Service, said: "The Big Month of Music will not only showcase the musical achievements of children across the entire region but also inspire and encourage them to continue their musical discoveries by signposting them to further opportunities.

"It also provides a snapshot of the work Wolverhampton Music Service, and other music services across the region, including out of school activity, workshops and taster sessions."

The month-long celebration - taking place throughout March - will involve more than 140,000 children and young people.

It is the first major project of West Midlands Music, the Uk's largest collective of Music Services, and includes more than 130 concerts, gigs, workshops and taster sessions.

Chris Jones, chair of West Midlands Music, added: "Many thousands of people have learned an instrument, sung in a choir or played in an ensemble thanks to music services over the years.

"By working together as West Midlands Music, the region's 14 music services are able to maximise our collective imoact, reaching more children and delivering a consistently high quality music education for everyone.

"Big Month of Music is a fantastic first major celebration of that collective impact and of our commitment for the future of the region's music education."

For more information about what is happening locally visit the West Midlands Music website.