Creative Sounds are free weekly sessions at The Core. They are designed for anyone aged 4 to 25 who is interested in learning to play new instruments, write songs, experiment with technology and make new friends.
There is no need for any previous experience, just a desire to get creative and have fun!
The group is an inclusive musical community for families, with a focus on giving a voice to people with additional needs. Each group contains around 8-10 members.
The Core is located at Homer Road, Touchwood, Solihull, B91 3RG.
Weekly sessions
Drumming group - Wednesdays 4.30-5.15pm
Structured music making sessions for 7-15 year olds with additional needs (KS2/3) using Djembes (a goblet shaped drum from West Africa) and other handheld percussion instruments.
You will like this group if you like:
- Playing Djembes
- Routine and structure
- Playing along to songs you know
- You are in KS2 or KS3
Music Makers - Wednesdays 4.30-5.15pm
Structured music making sessions using assistive and adaptive musical instruments.
You will like this group if:
- You have profound and multiple learning difficulties (PLMD)
- If you are EYFS, Year 1 & 2 or lower KS2
- If you would like to make music with assistive and adaptive technology
Song writing - Wednesdays 5.15-6.00pm
Creative music making and song writing sessions for 7-15 year olds with additional needs (KS2/3).
You will like this group if you like:
- Being creative
- Writing lyrics to songs
- Learning to play new instruments
- If you like variety and get bored of a routine
- If you are in KS2 or KS3
16+ group - Wednesdays 5.15-6.00pm
Creative music making sessions for 16-25 year olds with additional needs.
You will like this group if you like:
- Playing music to songs you know
- You like making new friends
