Tuning up – the pupils set to take part in carol concert that has been tradition for over 60 years

The Bournemouth Schools’ Music Association concerts bring together secondary and primary pupils from across the borough for a special festive celebration at the Pavilion.

It is a tradition that goes back more than 60 years and always attracts sell-out audiences.

Pupils from primary and secondary schools are involved in the event, which also includes dance, drama, handbells and a Christmas Carol songwriting competition.

There will also be a performance from the Anniversary Choir, made up of different generations of singers.

The pupils performing this year met at St Mark’s Primary School in Talbot Village to get some practice in before the big nights on November 25 and 26.

They will practice in the mornings when Daily Echo photographers will be on hand to get pictures for special commemorative posters which will be on sale on the night.

Schools involved in the concerts are:

•  Christ the King
•  Corpus Christi
•  St. Clement’s & Bethany
•  Elm Academy
•  The Epiphany
•  Hill View n King’s Park
•  Kingsleigh
•  Kinson Primary
•  Malmesbury Park n Moordown St. John’s
•  Muscliff Primary
•  Pokesdown Primary
•  Queen’s Park Academy
•  St. James’
•  St. Katharine’s
•  St. Luke’s
•  St. Mark’s
•  St. Michael’s
•  St. Thomas Garnet’s
•  St. Walburga’s
•  Winton Primary
•  Linwood School
•  Avonbourne College
•  Harewood College
•  Glenmoor and Winton Academies
•  The Bishop of Winchester Academy