The Froebelian School Choir to perform with Aled Jones on UK tour
Posted on 28th Apr 2017 in School News, Music
The Choir at The Froebelian School, Horsforth has been chosen by singer, TV presenter and radio broadcaster Aled Jones MBE to perform with him on stage in York on his UK tour this spring.
A nationwide search was launched to find local choirs from all ages to join him at each of the five venues and The Froebelian Choir was selected as the school choir for his date at The York Opera House on Thursday 11 May 2017.
Music Leader at the school, Mrs Georgina Gina Cockshott, said: “We are absolutely thrilled to have been selected for such an incredible event. The children in the choir are extremely dedicated and thoroughly deserve such an amazing opportunity.”
Famed as the boy star that stole the hearts of the nation with his legendary performance of ‘Walking In The Air’, Aled is hoping to discover new talent from across the UK and has invited his favourite choirs to join him on stage at each performance for a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform alongside him.
Aled, who was the best-selling classical artist of 2016 said: ‘’I'm really excited about hitting the road again and singing in these fabulous venues. I’m a firm believer that we have the greatest choral tradition here in the UK. And I’m really excited to be sharing the stage and singing with some of our greatest choirs.”
The Froebelian Choir, selected from their Year 5 and 6 pupils, entertains the school community during celebrations such as the Carol Service, The Spring Festival of the Arts and the Summer Term musical production as well as being involved with the local community including performing for the elderly at a local nursing home and at the Horsforth Christmas Lights Switch On.
Other historic accolades include the choir being chosen by Opera North to be used to audition all prospective conductors for their Children’s Choir, because of their experience in being conducted regularly and singing in several parts, from a young age.
Headteacher at The Froebelian School, Mrs Catherine Dodds, added: “The whole school community is incredibly proud of Mrs Cockshott and the choir for their success in being chosen to sing with Aled Jones. We are looking forward to watching their performance.”