Meanwhile, the Barnsley Town Concert Band took 42 pupils to perform three concerts in mainland Europe in July.
The band works with Barnsley Music Service, in partnership with the South Yorkshire Music Hub, which aims to make musical education for young people in the region as inclusive and accessible as possible.
Andy Cudworth, Cabinet Spokesperson for Regeneration and Assets at Barnsley Council, said: “It has been a fantastic summer for Barnsley Music Service and I’m incredibly proud of all the young people who have represented our borough so brilliantly.
“These experiences help young people develop new skills and create memories that will stay with them for a lifetime.”
In Maastricht, pupils had the opportunity to play on the same stage as the legendary musician André Rieu, who performed later that day.
Barnsley Music Service manager Alex Francis, who accompanied the children on the tour, said: “They get so much more out of it than just the music.
“The confidence that they have is just absolutely brilliant. It brings them so close together.”
He also offered congratulations to the Barnsley Youth Choir, describing their win as an “amazing achievement”.
