See how this school is preparing a massive 500 student performance

Over 500 music students from across Central Okanagan Public Schools will perform together at Prospera Place to celebrate 'Music Monday', a national event that supports access to music education in schools across Canada.

Middle and high school music programs from Lake Country to West Kelowna will perform as a massed band and choir to demonstrate the power of music to bring people together.

Glenrosa Middle School music teacher, Kimberly Gorman is among those whose band will be included in the event.

“It's a lot of work, but we have a really good team of educators here in the Okanagan, everyone's been helping out,” Gorman told Kelowna10. “We all work together and so it's been a big collaborative effort. Everyone's doing what they can to bring this all together.”

The choir piece they will perform, was composed specifically for this national event by two Canadian composers, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Nicholas Ma.

The lyrics of the piece, entitled “Music is Our Medicine” share music’s ability to heal and help process life's challenges.

"Our goal as a community of music educators is to help break down the barriers that prevent some students from accessing music education," Gorman explained. "We hope the visual of over 500 students playing together will demonstrate just how many lives music can touch."

The concert starts at 7 p.m. on May 29 at Prospera Place. Tickets are by donation and all proceeds go towards supporting music education in public schools.