For the second year running, Norwich High Prep School has taken part in the Young Voices children’s choir concerts by performing to a sold out audience of parents, family and friends at the OVO Arena Wembley on Thursday 1st February. Young Voices was established in 1996, and since then has given more than two million children the chance to perform in venues across the UK.

65 pupils from Year 3 to Year 6 at Norwich High Prep School signed up to the Young Voices lunchtime club for the start of the academic year in September.

After travelling up to London by coach, the pupils and staff spent the afternoon rehearsing the varied and broad set list along with the rest of the choir of 5,000 school children with expert guidance from the world-class conductor, David Lawrence, as well as Musical Director Craig McLeish and Creative Director Andy Instone from the street dance crew Urban Strides.

The group were able to break for a packed tea before getting ready for the evening concert when parents were able to come into the arena to take their seats for the sold out performance. Highlights of the evening show included appearances on stage alongside the choir from the incredible 13 year old British drummer Nandie Bushell, soul singer Natalie Williams and educational rapper MC Grammar. There was even a high energy 90s dance mash up which saw the whole audience on their feet and dancing along with the choir.

Mrs Roberts added: “Thank you to Mr Wistow and all the staff who helped support our trip to Young Voices this year. The concert was the culmination of lots of hard work. Music and movement has so many benefits for young people – confidence, self-belief, motivation, pride, communication. Through Young Voices the pupils gain so much and they absolutely love being part of the experience alongside their school friends. The amazing concert came together seamlessly resulting in an outstanding live performance which I know the parents watching thoroughly enjoyed. A magical memory for all of us and we are already looking forward to Young Voices 2025!”