Pupils from at Jurby Community School took part in the ’Come and Play’ concert at the Villa Marina, Douglas, organised by the world-famous Halle Orchestra, in conjunction with the Isle of Man Arts Council.

The children, together with their teachers, have been taking part in the Department of Education and Children’s music service’s Soundstart programme since September.

This initiative involves all the children aged nine to 11 having weekly lessons on a brass, woodwind or percussion instrument, either individually or as part of a wind band.

The concert with The Halle, which is based in Manchester, was the children’s first public performance and following on from this they are busy preparing for their end of year concert/

The school says they’re wondering how to top performing with The Halle.