Children join ‘world’s largest choir’ at O2

EIGHTY pupils from Rupert House took part in the Young Voices concert at the 02 Arena in London on Monday.

Children from Year 4, 5 and 6 joined more than 8,000 other pupils from primary schools across the UK to form part of the “largest children’s choir in the world”.

The Rupert House children arrived at noon to prepare for the evening concert, where they performed in front of their family and supporters.

They sang songs including Oceana and Get Loud and hits from the musical Hairspray and the late reggae artist Bob Marley, accompanied by dance moves led by the Young Voices principal conductor, David Lawrence.

The songs Oceana and Get Loud had been specially composed for the Young Voices series.

The children also had the opportunity to join multi award-winning musician Jacob Collier, who rehearsed his song Little Blue with them. They were also joined by special guest artists and the dance group, Urban Strides.

Headteacher Nick Armitage said: “Young Voices is the most incredible experience for the children, bringing together many different genres and styles of music in such an amazing concert. The children love it, as do I, and it is wonderful that so many parents also love coming to watch the spectacle.”

Fifi Candy, 11, a Year 6 pupil, said: “I really enjoyed learning all the songs with my friends and how we were in such a big choir with everyone and it was really loud but it was really enjoyable.

“It was quite overwhelming but it was amazing being with everyone and having such a big choir. It was an amazing experience. I thought it was really inspiring having all the guests on to show that you can do anything.”