YOUNGSTERS with a flair for music have taken part in a unique workshop in York.

York's National Centre for Early Music invited 72 children from Fishergate and Sutton-on-the-Forest primary schools to celebrate the BBC Ten Pieces project, which aims to open up the world of classical music.

The selected pieces have been drawn together into a film, featuring five BBC orchestras and the BBC singers, as well as celebrities such as Barney Harwood from Blue Peter, Dick and Dom, Laura Mvula and Katy B.

The day began with a rousing, live performance of John Adams' Short Ride In A Fast Machine by students from York St John University's Concert Band.

Emily Crossland, education development manager, said: "It was a fantastic success. We had an amazing response from the kids. We had a body percussion workshop and everyone was on their feet to make as much music as possible. When she asked if everyone was enjoying it, they all screamed 'Yes'".

"The teachers have been inspired as well and they are going away to work on the Ten Pieces project to come up with their own creative responses."