Thirty-five pupils of St John’s CofE Primary School choir enjoyed a once in a lifetime opportunity at Wells Cathedral on Monday.
They were invited by Somerset Music to attend the annual Christmas Celebration Concert alongside 350 students from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 5.
A huge variety of traditional and modern Christmas songs were performed individually by schools and as one massed choir, youth orchestras and ukulele bands played, along with pop-up choirs and youth ensembles.
The choir had a wonderful day, sharing their song with the other schools as well as rehearsing the massed songs together with a large orchestra playing in the beautiful cathedral.
The atmosphere was wonderful, and the children were in awe of the cathedral, having never performed in such a large building.
Olly Priestley, Headteacher, said: “The choir sounded incredible and I’m very proud to say they were the only primary school choir to sing in two parts during their song, showing their wonderful talent as singers.
“The confidence they displayed performing in front of so many other choirs, as well as the packed audience was outstanding.
“They really are a fantastic choir and continue to share joy and hope to so many in our widening community.
“We are so thankful to Kirsten Wordley who leads our choir, along with the staff who supported this event and made it all possible for our children to attend.
“Hopefully, future choir members will have this opportunity in years to come.”
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