SIPS have been working with the Sandwell Virtual School to provide
music lessons in schools for Children In Care from Year 4 upwards.

Children In Care students also have free access to all of our ensembles including; string groups; brass groups; orchestras; rock bands; tabla group; asian vocals; choir; inclusive bands; samba group; classical guitar group; community groups and more. All for free! (some groups have a graded level for entry while other are from complete beginner, give our office a call for more info)

We provide the opportunity to see professional orchestras at ticketed events in Birmingham. Over the last two years we have been to see ‘Cartoon classics’ and ‘Music from Harry Potter’

We also run a band called IGNITE which is made up from Children In Care students. Everyone is welcome and valued regardless of skill level or instrument.

IGNITE meet together every term and strive to make music in a fun, inclusive way The goal is to help every young person achieve their best while making new friends and overcoming challenges.

Email ian.brennan@sips.co.uk for more info on any of the opportunities above.

IGNITE band updates for October 2024

Thank you to all the families who joined IGNITE on Friday 4th October at The Hawthorns Football ground.

Our next meeting is on December 14th and we are really looking forward to seeing all the young people there again.

On December 14th we will be practicing a range of Christmas songs as well as pop songs which we will then perform when families return at 11.30.

As well as making music we will also be playing a few team building games, and all the young people will win prizes.

The Albion Foundation are excited to launch an after-school club at the Hawthorns Stadium.

Tuesday evenings 4.30pm - 6.00pm

For children aged 7-11years

For more information and how to book please click on the flyer below. Places are not guaranteed on sign up, you will be contacted to confirm your child's place