SCHOOL pupils in Port Glasgow have hit the right note with members of the acclaimed BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra.

Young musicians at Port High struck a chord with the 
professionals during a recent visit to the school.

Members of the orchestra were there as part of the Ten Pieces initiative in which they work closely with budding musicians in school orchestras to help them prepare for upcoming performances.

The pupils and full-time professionals worked together on pieces of orchestral music by the composer Georges Bizet.

The visit, pictured, has been hailed a huge success, with the special guests singing the praises of the Port High students.

Douglas Templeton, content producer for BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, said: “Ten Pieces is all about sharing the most inspiring works of classical music.

“So it is wonderful for the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra musicians to get to visit Port Glasgow High as part of the Ten Pieces Coaching Scheme to share their knowledge and experience with the very enthusiastic pupils.

“I really enjoyed hearing the performances they made and I hope that working with the professionals from our orchestra gave the young people some new ideas and inspiration.”

The musicians worked in small groups with the pupils and then came together to perform as a combined orchestra.

Head teacher Stuart Clark said: “We have so much talent at Port Glasgow High School and it was great to share some of it with these experienced professional musicians.

“Our music department work incredibly hard to nurture the talent, creativity and commitment of our pupils and the 
visitors were keen to tell me how impressed they were with the ability on display.

“It was really good of the BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra to visit and I know the pupils enjoyed the experience and found it very beneficial.”