Wolverhampton school pupils singing in the rain in Queens Square
Hundreds of pupils were literally Singing in the Rain as they held a special musical performance in Wolverhampton.
Around 500 children from 17 primary schools took part in the free concert in Queen Square yesterday.
The pupils braved the rain and thunderstorms wearing ponchos and holding up umbrellas.
They also debuted a new song about Wolverhampton composed especially for the occasion, and start and finished the performance with a verse from the National Anthem in honour of the Queen's 90th birthday celebrations. The performance marked the culmination of a six-month project organised and delivered by Wolverhampton Music Service and Wolverhampton Music Education Hub. It saw teachers from schools across the city take part in regular workshops at the music service where they learned songs which they could subsequently teach in their own schools.
Councillor Claire Darke, Wolverhampton council's cabinet member for education, said: "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."
The concert took place from 11.30am to 12.30pm and featured songs in a wide range of styles and traditions.
Sharifan Nasa, headteacher of Graiseley Primary School, added: "Our children have loved learning the songs together.
"There is so much to be proud of in Wolverhampton, and our children are worthy ambassadors for our city." 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 Wind Orchestra.
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