A children's music education programme has expanded to give more young singers a chance to perform on the biggest stages across Sussex.

Create Music, a music hub which is a part of Brighton Dome and Brighton Festival, and Glyndebourne opera house, have just expanded their partnership One Voice.

The partnership involves a year-round education programme to develop engagement in music and increase standards of singing and vocal confidence skills in schools.

It gives thousands of local schoolchildren the chance to learn to sing and perform together on stage with the Glyndebourne Chorus and members of its orchestra.

Over 2,000 will perform live in special festive concerts at venues across Sussex (Image: Andrew Hasson)

This year, more children than before will take part benefitting an estimated 5-8,000 children from 92 schools.

Stewart Drew, chairman at the music hub, said: “We’re thrilled to be expanding the One Voice programme this year, bringing the joy of singing to even more children across Sussex.

“Our continued partnership with Glyndebourne, one of the world’s most renowned opera houses, offers an extraordinary opportunity for young people to develop their vocal skills and experience the magic of performance.

“Together, we’re nurturing a lifelong love of music and helping young voices shine on some of the region’s most iconic stages.”

The partnership involves a year-round education programme to develop engagement in music (Image: Chloe Hashemi)

The One Voice Festival of Singing takes place in venues across Sussex between December 3-11.

Over 2,000 will perform live in special festive concerts at venues across Sussex, including De La Warr Pavilion on December 3; Brighton Centre on December 4; Kings Centre, Eastbourne on December 9, and finally Glyndebourne December 10-11.

One Voice also includes a bespoke programme of support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, to ensure pupils from Special Schools can take part.

Lucy Perry, head of learning and engagement at Glyndebourne, said: “The One Voice programme provides unforgettable experiences for schoolchildren as they sing alongside members of the Glyndebourne Chorus and Glyndebourne Sinfonia.

“We have seen time and again the impact these encounters can have, igniting new passions and inspiring young people to continue singing.”