From rock night at King George V School to Elvis and the school brass band at St Oswald’s Primary – we have it all.
We found 9 great photos of school bands and orchestras in the Shields Gazette archives and we can’t wait to share them with you.
Can you spot someone you know? Or maybe you are in the spotlight yourself.
Take a look and then get in touch with your memories of those musical days.
9. Battling their way to the top
Clavering primary school orchestra proved to be first class when it came to a battle of the bands at the Saltburn Music Festival in July 1996. The talented youngsters returned to Hartlepool with the much-coveted Storrow Trophy. Pictured are Jonathan Kay, Lucy Ackroyd, Hannah Hudson, Anneka James, John Garbutt, Grace Brabiner, Simon Proctor, Caroline Latimer, Helen casson, Amanda Ainsley, Chris Edwards, Ross Canning, Christopher Robson, Laura Moore, Daniel Anderson, Peter Rowlands, Michael Dourge, Sam Crooks, Amie Burns, Sam Todd, Deborah Fisher and Rachel Mincher. Photo: hm
10. Time to tell us more
Were you in the school band? What instrument did you play and what are your memories of those musical days? Tell us more by emailing [email protected] Photo: hm