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Hundreds of pupils sing in Wolverhampton city centre performance

It may have been glorious sunshine - but these school children got in to the spirit of singing in the rain.

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Primary school children taking part in the Singing in the Rain Concert in Queen Square

More than 500 children teamed up to perform Singing in the Rain, the hit made famous by Gene Kelly in the 1952 film.

They donned ponchos and waterproof jackets for the performance at Wolverhampton's Queen Square.

Children from 18 primary and special schools take part in the free concert, led by Paul Wilcox from Wolverhampton Music Education Hub.

The performance took a total of six months to plan, during which teachers from schools around Wolverhampton took part in regular workshops, learning songs which they could subsequently teach in their own schools in preparation for the show.

Sarah Tulley, Wolverhampton music service assistant headteacher, said: "School staff have met together on a monthly basis to develop their musical skills so that they can then go on to teach the songs to the children in their schools.

"We have really enjoyed the opportunity to sing together and are hugely looking forward to next week's performance."

Bill Hague, Wolverhampton council's head of school planning and resources, added: "Music is an important part of a young person's education, and our music service provides quality teaching for children and young people across Wolverhampton."