The HILLS surrounding a Worcestershire school were alive with music when pupils took part in their annual show.

The youngsters at Abberley Hall School in Great Witley performed The Sound of Music to packed audiences for their end of term celebration.

Hundreds of parents and friends saw the cast of over 50 children take to the stage at the school’s Ashton Hall in the classic musical over three days.

Clare Eynon, head of drama at Abberley Hall, who directed the show, said that all 11, 12 and 13-year-old pupils at the school had either performed on stage or worked as part of the front of house, sound or lighting teams.

She said: “It was a spectacular production and the children have worked exceptionally hard to make it a success for their audiences.

“They have been rehearsing for several months and they put on a great production with wonderful sets, props and costumes.

“Just as in the original film the Von Trapp children were dressed in clothes made out of old curtains – we were lucky enough to find seven pairs of disused floral curtains in a cupboard in the school which were perfect.

“Our wardrobe mistress Toni Gabb did an amazing job in using them to create wonderful outfits for the seven members of the family out of the fabric.”

Abberley Hall School educates around 300 children aged from two to 13 drawn from throughout Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire and surrounding counties.