Music Centre Ensembles
Below is a list of all Music Centre Ensembles that rehearse during school term time including who it’s for, venue, day, time and our staff .
Click on each ensemble for their latest news or get in touch via our contact form at the bottom of the page for more about how to join any of the ensembles.
Parents / Guardians of existing ensemble members can update us with contact and consent information via the Music Centre Registration button.
Monday Music Centre – Shireland CBSO Academy
Theory Group
Learning the language of music! Monday evenings, 5.00 – 6.00pm at Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Group director: Miss Toor
Miss Toor
Mini Maestros
Our entry level string orchestra group, for those of an elementary grade standard. Monday evenings, 6.15 – 7.45pm at Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mrs Masters & Ms Preston
Mrs Masters
Ms Preston
Intermediate String Orchestra
For string players of a grade 1 – 3 standard. Monday evenings, 6.15pm-8:15pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Miss Toor & Mrs Mason-Hayward
Miss Toor
Mrs Mason-Hayward
Tuesday Music Centre – Shireland CBSO Academy
Guitar Group
Tuesday evenings, 5.00 – 6.00pm at Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mr Willetts
For more infomation and to register your interest contact music.arts@sips.co.uk
Mr Willets
**New** Vocal
Coming very soon!
Starting on 7th January 2025
Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Tuesday 17:30-18:30
Director: Mr C Green
To register select Learn more below and choose SIPS Singers when you get to question 4.
Mr C Green
**New** Intermediate Jazz Orchestra
Woodwind, brass and percussion players, of a grade 1 – 3 standard. Tuesday evenings, 5.30 – 6.40pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Miss Calderbank, Mr Leighton
Miss Calderbank
Mr Leighton
Intermediate Concert Band
Woodwind, brass and percussion players, of a grade 1 – 3 standard. Tuesday evenings, 6.50 – 8.30pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Miss Calderbank, Mr Leighton & Mrs Rees-Jones
Miss Calderbank
Mr Leighton
Jazz Orchestra
Saxophone, trombone, trumpet, guitar, bass, vocals, keyboard and percussion – grade 4+.Tuesdays evenings, 5.30pm – 6.40pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mr Smith, Mr White & Miss Calderbank
Mr Smith
Mr White
Youth Concert Band
Woodwind, brass and percussion players, of a grade 4+ standard. Tuesday evenings, 6:50pm – 8.45pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mr Bates, Mr White & Mrs Rees-Jones
Mr Bates
Mrs Reece-Jones
**New** French Horn Group
Coming soon! Tuesday evenings, 6.00 – 8.00pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble director: Mr Hocknull
Mr Hocknull
Tuesday Music Centre – Splinter Studios
Band Together
Our junior rock school groups, Tuesdays 4.00.-6.00pm, at Splinter Studios, Wednesbury
Mr Cockshott & Mr Durham
Mr Cockshott
Mr Durham
Tuesday Coffee Social
Rock School
Keyboard, percussion, vocal and guitar. Tuesday evenings, 6.30-8.30pm at Splinter Studios, Wednesbury
Mr B. Pye & Miss Churchill
Mr B. Pye
Miss Churchill
Wednesday Music Centre
Big Top Band
Big Top Musical Adventures are delighted to be partnering with SIPS Education to create an inclusive Big Band in Sandwell. Sessions are open to families of young people aged 11-18 years. Sessions will run on Wednesdays 5.30-6.30pm, weekly at Portway Lifestyle Centre, and are suitable for young people with learning disabilities who have an interest in music-making.
Big Top are looking for band members who can commit to rehearsing on a weekly basis, exploring sound-making, working as a group and making music together.
All young people will need to be supported by a parent or carer throughout the sessions.
Big Top works in an immersive and inclusive way in special schools across Sandwell. Big Top Band sessions are suitable for young people with autism, learning disabilities, severe, profound and complex needs.
If you would like to know more please do get in touch with us info@bigtopmusic.co.uk or music.arts@sips.co.uk
Community Bands
SIPS Music and Arts are pleased to be starting a new community band initiative across Sandwell in partnership with two Sandwell libraries on Wednesdays 17:00-18:00.
For further infomation please select learn more.
Thursday Music Centre -Shireland CBSO Academy
**New** Samba Band
Coming soon! Thursday evenings, 5.15 – 6.15pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mr Green
For more infomation and to register your interest contact music.arts@sips.co.uk
Mr Green
Intermediate Brass Band
Brass and percussion players, of a grade 1 – 3 standard. Thursday evenings, 6.30 – 8.10pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mrs Matthews, Mr Green and Mr Hopson
Mrs Matthews
Mr Green
Mr Hopson
Youth Brass Band
Brass and percussion players, of a grade 4+ standard. Thursday evenings, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mrs Reeves, Mr Beer and Mr Hopson
Mrs Reeves
Mr Beer
Saturday Music Centre – Shireland CBSO Academy
Youth String Orchestra
For string players of a grade 3 – 8 standard. Saturday mornings, 9.30am – 11.30pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble directors: Mrs Fathers & Miss Toor
Mrs Fathers
Miss Toor
Tabla Ensemble
Saturday mornings from 9:30am-11:30pm,
Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble director: Mr Singh-Rattan & Mrs Shaikh
Mr Singh-Rattan
Mrs Shaikh
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Ensemble director: Mr Brennan
Mr Brennan
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