BOLTON was alive with the sound of music as children took centre stage to experience the magic of performing.

Hundreds of children were in fine tune as they took part in different musical activities staged by Bolton Music Service during its ‘Project Week’’.

These a brass day at St Peter and Paul’s RC Primary School in Bolton for children to perform as part of large ensemble and experiences being part and the sound of playing in a live brass band. A string day was also held at the school so children, including those new, to playing everything from the violin to the cello could enjoy performing together.

One of the highlights of the week also included a Boys Vocal Day with primary schools being invited to pick five boys from their school to attend to form Boyz Voice at Kearsley West Primary School.

The musical youth of Bolton enjoyed a ‘tropical, tantalising musical tour of the world’ by playing instruments of South America, Africa, Polynesia and the Caribbean while learning about different cultures along the day. Youngsters aged seven-to 11 enjoyed workshops in Samba drumming, steel pans, djembes and ukuleles before putting on their own internationally inspired performance.

Aspiring rock and pop stars found out how to write a hit song at a song writing workshop held at Bolton Music Centre. Young songwriters found out about ‘rocking riffs, catchy melodies, song structure, soaring solos and chord sequences..

The day finished with youngsters taking to the stage to perform their song, which will be recorded in the near future.

Carolyn Baxendale, head of Bolton Music Service, said:”We have had eight free music projects over four days in four venues with hundreds of children attending.

“The week is only the start of the exiting work and opportunities that we have planned for the summer term. All the projects are designed to provide our young people with the opportunity to make music in a large group setting. Some projects introduced the participants to new instruments, some to new techniques for playing and singing.”