Music and Pupil Progress at KS2

Music and Pupil Progress at KS2

Is there a link between Music and Pupil Progress..? Introduction As an established and trusted service, SIPS Education – Music & Arts Service (SMAS) are privileged to be working in so many schools across Sandwell. There is no doubt that schools highly value...
Pro Bassist Sandy Beales Inspires Young Musicians

Pro Bassist Sandy Beales Inspires Young Musicians

Sandy Beales, bass guitarist touring with One Direction for over 4 years now playing with JP Cooper, delivered an inspiring afternoon with students from Q3 Academy, Hollylodge, Sandwell College, Shireland Collegiate and Wodensborough. Sandy told of how he came to play...
Success in 2017 – Rockulele!

Success in 2017 – Rockulele!

On Friday 9th June 2017 ‘Rockulele!’ took place at West Bromwich Town Hall. It involved around 400 children from 9 Sandwell Schools aged between 6 and 11 years old. Most were armed with ukuleles singing their hearts out and strumming in earnest over two concert...
Plastic Fantastic – The pBuzz is here!

Plastic Fantastic – The pBuzz is here!

SIPS Music & Arts Service are excited to announce a new service that we are developing for Key Stage 1 classes – The pBuzz! More eye-catching than a recorder, lighter than a drum and easier to play than a xylophone – the brightly coloured, light, and smooth...