Hundreds of pupils sing in Wolverhampton city centre performance
Wolverhampton's Queen Square played host to more than 500 singing schoolchildren this afternoon.
The city centre show saw 18 primary and special schools take part in the free concert, led by Paul Wilcox from Wolverhampton Music Education Hub.
The performance took a total of six months to plan, during which teachers from schools around Wolverhampton took part in regular workshops, learning songs which they could subsequently teach in their own schools in preparation for the show.
Sarah Tulley, Wolverhampton Music Service Assistant Headteacher, said: "School staff have met together on a monthly basis to develop their musical skills so that they can then go on to teach the songs to the children in their schools.
"We have really enjoyed the opportunity to sing together and are hugely looking forward to next week's performance."
Bill Hague, Wolverhampton Council's head of School Planning and Resources, added: "Music is an important part of a young person's education, and our Music Service provides quality teaching for children and young people across Wolverhampton.
"This is an excellent opportunity for the pupils to show off their talents, and I am sure they will put on a fantastic show which will make their parents and teachers incredibly proud. I'd encourage as many people as possible to come along on Tuesday to cheer them on."
