TAMPA, Fla. — Grammy Award winner and singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran visited a high school band class Friday in Tampa and gave them quite the surprise that students will remember forever!

“Ed Sheeran showed up during practice, and it’s one of the most amazing experiences that I think we’ve ever had at Middleton,” one band student shared.

Sheeran gave them tickets to his sold-out show at Raymond James Stadium Saturday, performed a tiny concert for them to which he sang a snippet of his songs, ‘Perfect,’ and ‘Eyes Closed,’ took several selfies, signed autographs, and donated some of his Sheeran Guitars guitars too!

“I thought I’d come and play some songs for you. I’ve also brought some guitars to give to you guys for the music department,” Sheeran said before students cheered with enthusiasm. 

Many students were shocked and moved to tears when Sheeran performed a few of his hit songs.

“Ed Sheeran was singing with me, and I was like, “Oh my gosh!” another band student said excitedly.

“That was amazing! What a vibe!” Sheeran said with a massive smile on his face. “Great energy, amazing musicians, and they’re doing a wonderful thing with school music, and that’s my favorite thing that I’ve done this week!”

“Thank you Ed Sheeran for stopping by and supporting our students!” Hillsborough County Public Schools posted on Facebook.