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
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
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

Dhol & Harmonium Group
Thursday evenings, 6.30 – 8.30pm, Shireland CBSO School, Providence Place, West Bromwich B70 8SZ.
Ensemble director: Mrs Kumari

Mrs Kumari

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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