Pupils from Starbank School took part in the largest school choir in the world, performing a series of songs alongside 5,000 other children at one of the biggest venues in the country.
20 Key Stage 2 pupils from the school’s Bierton Road site performed as a single choir with pupils from 125 other schools in front of a capacity crowd of 15,000 people made up of family and friends.
Taking place at the Resorts World Arena in Birmingham, the Young Voices concert is one of many the that have taken place over the past 25 years, with over 2 million children taking part so far.
Led by world-class conductor David Lawrence, the concert featured sing-along favourites including a Beatles medley, a pop compilation, and a specially written song for Young Voices 2022 titled ‘Sing from Your Heart’.
Starbank School year 3 pupil, Saira Abokar, said it was “the best night ever”, adding: “I loved performing the songs and dancing to the music. My favourite song to perform was ‘Power in Me’ because it teaches us to never give up and to believe in ourselves.”
According to Associate Principal Hajra Rifat, this event was the first time many of the children from the school had attended a music concert.
Ms Rifat said:
“This was a truly unforgettable evening which gave pupils the opportunity to perform at one of the largest arenas in the country. They thoroughly enjoyed soaking up the atmosphere and sharing their appreciation for the talents on show.
“The themes of self-empowerment, hope and positivity seeped into each song which made for a truly uplifting evening of musical entertainment.
“The self-confidence and bravery pupils demonstrated in the build-up to the event was rewarded with a spectacular evening where we were all reminded of the power of music. They did the Starbank School community extremely proud.”