A CHORUS of 400 pupils, including schools from south Wiltshire, came together to raise the roof as part of a music project.

Harnham Junior, Kiwi Primary, Manor Fields and Shrewton Primary schools have been taking part in the BBC Schools programme Singing Together and performed at Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford-on-Avon on April 20.

Since January, children from the 15 schools have learned nine folk songs from Britain’s musical heritage.

The nine songs, including such old favourites as Cockles and Mussels, The Skye Boat Song and Scarborough Fair, have been taught in celebration of the BBC Schools programme, Singing Together.

Ben Occhipinti, the director of Singing Together, said: “We have such a wonderful time bringing well-loved songs to today’s children. The enthusiasm and energy they’ve given to each one will make this a moving and memorable project for listeners young and old.”

The Ageas Salisbury International Arts Festival and Prime Theatre have provided professional singing leaders for each school.

The recorded songs will be part of a specially commissioned radio play featuring both professional actors and members of Prime’s Youth Theatre.

The play has been written by Vicky Ireland MBE and which will broadcast by BBC Wiltshire on June 6, 11am, as part of the arts festival.