Students from Thurrock Primary Schools were joined by singers from the Royal Opera and Ballet House as part of a special collection of performances for the 25th anniversary of Thurrock Junior Music Festival.
Over 1,120 children, aged 7 to 11, sang various songs including rock, pop and opera over 3 days of evening performances at The Civic Hall in Grays.
This year, Thurrock Music Service collaborated with The Royal Ballet and Opera to celebrate 10 years of working together on Trailblazers projects in Thurrock, which has aimed to support cultural learning through the arts.
Thanks to the partnership, the young performers had the opportunity to share the stage with prestigious opera singers, Michel de Souza (Baritone) and Camilla Kerslake (Soprano) from the Royal Opera House.
The performances were supported by music groups from across the borough with Thurrock Youth Training Orchestra, Gospel Choir and Thurrock Steel all joining on the final night.
The night ended with a rendition of Annie Lennox's version of 'I Put a Spell on You', originally by Screamin' Jay Hawkins, and a special thank-you to Roy Dignum, the Head of Service, who is retiring after 19 outstanding years with Thurrock Music Service.
For information about Thurrock Music Service, go to thurrockmusic.co.uk
Photo below: Thurrock Junior Music Festival programme.
