CHILDREN at a Spa independent school had a blast when a big band paid a visit.

Whitford Hall and Dodderhill School pupils welcomed musicians from the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra to classes on Friday October 5.

The musicians held an education concert at the school, off Crutch Lane, to encourage children to take an interest in music.

A school spokeswoman said: "The students were mesmerised.

"They were dancing and keen to ask lots of questions."