Around 500 children from 16 primary and special schools in the City joined the free concert, performing songs in a wide range of styles and traditions led by Paul Wilcox from Wolverhampton Music Education Hub.
The performance marked the culmination of a 6 month project organised and delivered by Wolverhampton Music Service. 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 performance.
Sarah Tulley, Wolverhampton Music Service Assistant Headteacher, said: "The concert was an enormous success. There was an amazing atmosphere as the children sang and there was even some audience participation.
"The weather was kind this year, so the children only wore waterproof ponchos for their performance of 'Singin' in the Rain', unlike last year when there were downpours.
"The children really enjoyed themselves and were a huge credit to their schools. Wolverhampton is very proud of them."
She added that Wolverhampton Music Service plans to repeat the event again next year.
Claire Darke, the City of Wolverhampton Council's Cabinet Member for Education, said: "This performance demonstrated once again just how talented our children and young people are, and I would like to say a huge well done to everyone involved."
Wolverhampton Music Service provides 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 Type=links;Linkid=7291;Title=Wolverhampton Music Service;Target=_blank;.
Pictures from the event can be found on Type=links;Linkid=8535;Title=Flickr;Target=_blank;.
- released: Friday 16 June, 2017