Brum musicians celebrate Coronation

More than 500 young musicians from Birmingham are to take to the stage at the Midland Arts Centre Outdoor Theatre in an all-day celebration marking the King 's Coronation.

Supported by Music for Youth and The Arts Council England, the free musical celebration on Monday May 8 will feature a wide range of musical genres.

Birmingham charity Services For Education - whose Music Service delivers music tuition to adults and children alike - has conceived the celebration which will feature, amongst others, Birmingham Schools' Junior String Orchestra, Birmingham Schools' Concert Band and Birmingham Schools' Wind Orchestra/Symphony Orchestra combined ensemble.

The event, hosted at Midland Arts Centre 's Outdoor Theatre in Cannon Hill Park, Moseley will start at 10 am with free tickets bookable in advance online through Eventbrite for each of the four sessions. The performances will also be available on screens throughout the Mac.

Charlotte Buxton, Deputy Head of Music Service at Services For Education - who is managing the event - said: “We are excited for a fantastic day of music that will cater to every taste. It will be a great day-long performance with virtually non-stop music.

“We have been overwhelmed by the number of young musicians who wish to take part, and the number of supporters who plan to attend to mark this historic occasion. It's also a fantastic opportunity to showcase and celebrate our Services For Education ensembles: one of the best kept secrets in Birmingham. ”

Pictured: Young musicians from Services For Education 's ensembles will be amongst those playing at the Mac on May 8