Shropshire Music Service

Over 1600 young voices were heard singing this week as Shropshire Music Service provided a collaborative events to support school singing. At Shrewsbury’s showground last night the first of three massed choirs of young people joined together for a performance of songs, under the direction of Shropshire Music Service manager Alan Atkin.

Young voices in action

The rehearsal in the afternoon and the performance for parents at 7pm was the result of weeks of hard work as teachers in primary schools across the county supported students in learning the entire programme - the whole evening was performed from memory - and performed very well.

The choirs were accompanied by a band of staff members from the Music Service.  The whole event saw many organisation coming together to provide this amazing opportunity as one part of the Shropshire Music Service’s work under the banner of ‘Sing up’ and ‘Tune in’.

Sam Newth and Andy Jones entertain

The staff rock band fronted with characteristic charismatic energy by Sam Newth provided mid-rehearsal entertainment for the students.

Performances continued on Thursday 8th and Friday 9th directed by Dot Atkin and Alison Stevens and all three performances were well supported by enthusiastic audiences of parents who enjoyed good weather for this popular outdoor event which now looks to be a regular feature in the musical calendar.  Councillor Vince Hunt attended to give support to staff and students at the Friday performance.

For further access to ‘live music’ in your area at minimal cost then please look out for details of the Music Service ‘live music in schools’ events in November.

Work has already begun on the next ‘Shropshire Sings’ for KS2 students which will take place in the summer of 2012 with a theme of Sports and Games.

Alison Stevens managed the event - please contact her for further details of future support for vocal work in schools. ‘

… takes place at Meole Brace School Science College, Shrewsbury, at 7:15pm on Tuesday July 13th.  Individual and group work from young players of all ages.

Shrewsbury String Festival will take place this year at Meole Brace School at 7.15pm on July 7th 2009