Students collaborate with award-winning musician to create ‘A Song for Wrexham’

Students at a local secondary school have worked with an award-winning musician to help create ‘A Song for Wrexham’.

The group of year seven pupils from Ysgol Bryn Alyn had the chance to learn to rap and compose lyrics with UK award-winning beatboxer Mr.Phormula.

This project run by the Wrexham Music Co-operative will result in the pupils composing, singing and recording one verse and chorus of their Song For Wrexham.

Each song produced by those schools taking part will be judged by a distinguished panel.

The winning entry will become the final Song for Wrexham which will be professionally recorded and performed by the school at the summer Gala Concert, held at the William Aston Hall.

Mrs Godwin, Teacher of English said that “Our pupils were amazing and showed great resilience and creativity. It was fantastic to see them all working collaboratively and not being afraid to try new things”.

Commenting on the experience, Year 7 pupil Aiden Weaver said: “The session was really fun, and Mr.Phormula taught us lots of different beat boxes.

“It was a really good experience, and I was really surprised by the helicopter sound he created with his voice”.

Another pupil, Grace Whitley added: “I was amazed at how the presenter managed to make all the different sounds with his throat I really enjoyed it even though I only managed to make a drip sound myself.”

Ms Alison Kipping, deputy headteacher, said: “AT YBA we try to provide every pupil with a range of experiences, and we feel it is important that pupils have time to celebrate their local area.

“Activities such as the Song for Wrexham Project is just part of our curriculum offer to celebrate our Welsh culture and history.

“As a community we can’t wait to hear the final performance”.