MORE than 1,200 children will receive carol singing advice from a professional coach in the United States.

Jamie Rodgers, a coach from the Manhattan School of Music in New York, will connect with pupils from a multitude of Redbridge primaries through video conference call at Littleheath School.

Mr Rodgers will listen to students sing and offer his advice on Thursday, December 14.

Other primary schools getting involved include Nightingale, Barley Lane, Mayespark, Uphall and Fairlop.