Pupils from Seven Schools Unite for Manchester Sings
Children from seven Greater Manchester schools gathered in the spectacular setting of Manchester Cathedral at the end of November to perform together in a celebration of music and poetry as part of an inter-school partnership project known as Manchester Sings.
The uplifting sound of around 230 young voices singing as one massed choir for the first time filled the Cathedral as a medley of songs and poetry readings inspired by the theme ‘We’re all in this together’ told a story of strong community spirit, inclusivity and ultimately, of hope.
The hour-long event, organised for the third time since 2019 by Withington Girls’ School, was a heart-warming experience for the audience of families, friends and invited guests, who included Greater Manchester’s Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Diane Hawkins DL JP, the Lord Mayor of the City of Manchester, Councillor Donna Ludford, and Manchester Cathedral’s Reverend Canon Nigel Ashworth
Participating choirs were from St Kentigern’s RC Primary, Wilbraham Primary, St Margaret’s CofE Primary (Whalley Range), Whitefield Community Primary, St Luke’s CofE Primary (Bury), Broadfield Primary (Oldham) and Withington Girls’ School.
Withington’s Director of Music, Mrs Gilly Sargent, who has led rehearsals at each of the schools over the past few months, praised all involved for their effort and commitment. “Watching these children, some as young as seven, practising so hard, enjoying their music and growing in confidence has been truly inspiring. It’s been wonderful to see these primary school pupils from different parts of Greater Manchester performing as one with such passion and energy at this magnificent venue in the very heart of our great city. As always, this has been a musical journey for all those taking part. Music is such a powerful force for good - everyone has a voice, every voice has a song,” she said.
Whitefield Community Primary Headteacher, Mrs Katy Dickson, welcomed the event as “an incredible opportunity for our children to share their musical talents and perform in the wonderful space of the Manchester Cathedral”. She continued: “For many of our children this is one of the rare opportunities for them to perform on a 'big stage'. We value this project as a raising aspirations experience for our children, which leaves them captivated by music and performance.”
Funds raised during the event and via online donations, will go to help the Booth Centre and Wood Street Mission. Beaverbrooks Jewellers are Manchester Sings’ sponsors.
A sea of colourful t-shirts, smiling faces and the heart-warming sound of a massed choir of young voices filled Manchester Cathedral as pupils from seven schools across the region came together to perform for an audience of families, friends and invited dignitaries at this year’s Manchester Sings. Led by event conductor and Manchester Sings organiser Mrs Gilly Sargent, Withington Girls' School's Director of Music, this was the first time all 230 pupils had sung together.
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