AN auditorium was filled with the sound of music as scores of children took to the stage in a memorable rendition of a fairytale classic. 

Children from across the area came together to deliver a showstopping spectacle to proud mums and dads in an annual musical event. 

For the past three years, schools in and around Barrow have joined forces for a unique performance that showcases the wonderful talent that hides in our schools. 

Emma Richardson, area development manager for Cumbria Music Education Hub, has been working with the children to produce the show. 

Speaking before last night's show, she said: "They're sound really good. They have all worked really hard and they're excited to be in a different venue. 

"They're all really, really enthusiastic and their faces just beam when they're on that stage."

Furness Voices runs over a period of three days and has welcomed 18 schools from across the area to perform in three different productions. 

Loosely based on the national Young Voices project, the scheme was dreamed up by Paul Fussell, headteacher of Holy Family Catholic Primary School, who wanted to give the children a chance to perform to a wider audience. 

He said: "This just gives the kids a chance to showcase their talent in a big venue and a wider audience and the chance to perform with other schools on a group project is fantastic."

Lighting up the stage in last night's performance were pupils of Dalton St Mary's CE Primary, St James' CE Juniors, Sacred Heart Catholic Primary, Chetwynde School, Greengate Juniors and Barrow Island Primary, who also acted as the show's narrators.

Tonight's performers will be Burlington CE Primary, Dane Ghyll Primary, St Pius X Catholic Primary, St Paul's CE Juniors, Newbarns Primary and narrators, Holy Family Catholic Primary.

The scheme will draw to a close on Wednesday evening with performances by Newton Primary, Cambridge Primary, Roose Primary, South Walney Juniors, Ormsgill​ Primary, and narrators Yarlside Academy.

Mr Fussell is delighted to see so many schools involved and believes the event presents a fantastic opportunity for young people across the area. 

He said: "Singing is something that every child can do. "Regardless of their talent academically, this is something everyone can access. 

"It is the most accessible thing we can do in schools and is something every child can take part in."

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