On Wednesday, 21st February, 36 children from across The White Rose Federation joined over 5000 participants to attend the Young Voices concert at Sheffield Arena, following weeks of preparation at their individual schools with their dedicated Young Voices Club Leaders. The children were both nervous and excited to get on the coach, to be taken to their destination at Sheffield Arena, along with thousands of other enthusiastic choristers from around the country. Upon arrival the children were greeted by the Lead Conductor, David Lawrence and his band to begin rehearsals before the big show.
As the children performed their nerves were calmed as they sang to pop hits and numbers from Disney musicals and danced along with the beat of the music in fine form in front of a capacity audience. They were joined for the show by various artists and performers, including headliner Nandi Bushell, a 13-year-old drumming sensation, MC Grammar and Urban Strides.
The children arrived home around 11 hours after their initial departure from school and were still buzzing with the excitement of the day when they arrived home.
Mrs Titterington, Federation Class Teacher and SENDCO said “This was an incredible experience for our pupils, being part of such a spectacular choir, singing and dancing together with thousands of other children in a packed arena. The hard work and dedication in their rehearsals led to their enthusiastic, vibrant performances on the big day. This is something that they can be proud of and that they will always remember throughout their lives. The atmosphere was incredible, and the pupils sang and danced with endless energy. They did so well, we were very proud of them and we can’t wait for Young Voices 2025.”
We had many families who travelled to the Arena as audience members and who commented what a fabulous event it was with The White Rose Federation easily in sight. The children would like to thank their families for attending, the Young Voices Club Leaders who coached them leading up to the performance and the staff members who attended to keep the children safe and well-looked after on the day of the concert and Mrs Charlton for navigating the complicated booking system to expertly administrate the tickets, t-shirts and coach bookings.
