Training String Orchestra
Cecil Aronowitz Viola Competition and Festival
We were delighted, back in October, to receive an invitation from Louise Lansdown, Head of Strings at Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, inviting our viola players to attend the second Cecil Aronowitz Viola Competition and Festival. It was a rare opportunity and very...
Spring Concert Series
The Spring term culminated in some incredible performances from all of our Music Centre ensembles. It’s important that our young musicians have regular opportunities to perform to a live audience throughout the year and it’s always a pleasure for teachers, parents...
Our Summer Festival
Each summer we enjoy finishing off the academic year in style, with a week long festival of concerts and events that showcase hundreds of Sandwell's young musicians. We are now planning the festival for 2017, but as a reminder we thought you'd like to see some images...
The latest news from Sandwell Music Education Hub
Find out more about the activities of our hub by reading the stories below:
Band Together – Spring 2024
Band Together have continued rehearsing this term and are sounding superb! Here's three of the bands performing; Louie Louie by the Kingsmen. Performed by Charlie, Jessica, Joshua & Ollie Breed by Nirvana. Performed by Jaiden, Liam, Niamh & Josh Fluorescent...
Trumpeter Terry takes grade 4!
Back in April 2023 86 year old Terry took grade 3 Trumpet passing with flying colours. Since then he has continued attending regular lessons with retired SIPS member of staff Wendy and along with committed home practice has now taken and successfully passed Trinity...
SIPS Gig Night
On Tuesday 12th December families and friends were treated to live performances from SIPS’ rock bands at Splinter Studios. Bands performing ages ranged from 10 to 18. Students played drums, keys, guitars, bass and lead the vocals. Music styles ranged from Rock and...
December Delights
Thursday 7th December 2023 was the Second of two concerts at Halesowen Town Hall, ‘December Delights’. All groups once again were playing super! Some of the music featured was Jingle Bells, In the Bleak Midwinter, Once upon a December, Susato's Dance, Little Donkey...
Countdown to Christmas
Wednesday 6th December 2023 saw the first of two concerts at Halesowen Town Hall, ‘Countdown to Christmas’. All groups were full of energy playing in fine form! Some of the music featured was Christmas Joy, We Three Kings, Diamond, Doctor Who, Pulsar, Rudolph the Red...
New Tabla group in Sandwell
This half term has seen the introduction of our new Tabla Group! Lead by Mr Singh-Rattan, the group meets weekly in West Bromwich and is already making great progress! The group is free and open to all Sandwell pupils and students to attend. If you are interested in...