A medley of songs old and new were sung by more than 1,200 primary school children across Hounslow as part of an annual music festival.
Hundreds of pupils took to the stage over four days at Hammersmith Town Hall, recreating songs from the past five decades in tribute to the borough's 50th anniversary celebrations.
Around 1,400 proud parents, teachers and guests watched on as this year's mass choir of pupils performed around the theme recounting the tale of Noah's Ark, featuring compositions including Captain Noah and his Floating Zoo.
The event was part of Hounslow Music Service's Singing Festivals programme, open to all primary schools in the borough, which provides a team of vocal coaches to visit participating schools to help teach the children the songs.
The four-days of concerts also featured bands and orchestras run by the Hounslow Music Service, and Vivian Frost, who has been teaching the borough's youngsters for 40 years.
Hounslow Council's cabinet member for education and children’s services, councillor Tom Bruce, said: “The Primary Schools Summer Singing Festivals are a great celebration of the wonderful music-making that happens every day in our schools.
"Singing is so important for children’s wellbeing and sense of community and the Summer Singing Festivals really bring our school community together as one.
"I am delighted that this year 1,200 children learnt about the music of the past five decades as part of Hounslow's 50th anniversary celebrations.
“Performing on stage in front of an audience is an unforgettable experience for children and builds confidence and resilience, skills which will help them throughout their lives.”
For more information visit Hounslow Music Service here.
