PUPILS and staff at Yarm Independent School have formed a virtual choir and band for a lockdown performance of well-known song, Caravan of Love.

Organised by the school’s music department, the idea behind the performance is to create a sense of unity during these difficult times of the lockdown.

Vocal and instrumental parts of the piece were written to enable people of all musical abilities to get involved.

Submissions of individuals’ performances have been collated by the school’s music department and will be stitched together to produce the final track.

The lockdown performance will be published on Yarm School’s website and social media channels from the end of June.

Mrs Staggs, Director of Music at Yarm School, said: “I have been absolutely delighted by the response to this project.

“Music is unifying, calming, uplifting and something that touches everyone’s life in some way. This is such an iconic song, and gives a message of love and hope, something we all need in these challenging times.

“I hope that everyone enjoys the production, and thanks to all those who have taken part so far.”