YOUNG musicians will join a cast of 500 children for a performance at Birmingham Symphony Hall next week.

Pupils from Northallerton College will take part in the Specialist Schools Trust's Summer Showcase on July 15.

The event has been organised by the trust and is being sponsored by the Music Sound Foundation - a charity run by record company EMI. Patrons include Sir Paul McCartney, Sir Cliff Richard and Diana Ross.

It will involve pupils from 15 schools performing music and dance.

The schools, which are all either specialist schools or affiliated to the Specialist Schools Trust, have established links with a wide range of professional bodies, including the Royal Opera House and the Glen Miller Appreciation Society.

Tickets cost £10 for adults and £5 for under-16s and over-60s. They are available from Amanda or Melanie at the Specialist Schools Trust, on 020 7802 2366