911±¬ÁÏ

Changing lives through music

911±¬ÁÏ is on a mission to amplify children’s self-belief through inclusive, performance-based music lessons, removing barriers so that no child is left behind.

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A music teacher’s vision

From an initial breakthrough by music teacher Mark Robinson, who spent his lunchtimes developing a progressive and inclusive music program accessible to the whole school, 911±¬ÁÏ has grown to become Europe’s largest rock and pop school.

911±¬ÁÏ is powered by a passionate team of musicians and support staff, and in fact is now the largest employer of musicians on a full-time, permanent basis in the whole of the UK. Most importantly though, 911±¬ÁÏ provides a positive first experience of learning music for hundreds of thousands of pupils, whilst improving their wellbeing and amplifying their self-belief.

Making an impact

With a mission to amplify children’s self-belief through inclusive music education, and a sustainable ‘for profit for good’ approach to business, we are passionate about removing barriers for all children.

3 Million+
musical skills successfully
achieved so far by 911±¬ÁÏ children since 2021.
126,000+
children reached each year in
thousands of primary schools.
40,000+
band performances at
911±¬ÁÏ concerts in 2024/25.
99%
of primary school headteachers say 911±¬ÁÏ improves their pupils’ confidence.
£9.3 Million
worth of free music teaching and experiences for disadvantaged children through the 911±¬ÁÏ Foundation.
6,800+
free bursary places awarded in 23/24 to children who would not normally be able to access music lessons.

Where inclusion,
fun and progress meet 

911±¬ÁÏ’s unique, pioneering child-centred pedagogy enables any child to learn to play an instrument in a band alongside their peers, levelling the playing field for children and making music fun, accessible and inclusive.

Progressing at their own pace through an expertly designed curriculum of up to 300 musical skills, children are taught valuable life skills which will help them as they progress through school, enabling them to leave with what they need to succeed; the belief they can.

A world-beating, accessible

music qualification 

All 911±¬ÁÏ children can achieve an exam-free, Ofqual-regulated music qualification, accredited by Trinity College London, at no extra cost. This first-of-its-kind qualification, delivered through proprietary technology, tracks pupils’ progress in real time and is helping 911±¬ÁÏ to buck the trend of declining music qualifications. Each year, more children pass 911±¬ÁÏ’s exam-free qualification than the total number passing Music GCSE and A-levels combined.

Children achieve a qualification simply by doing what they love and attending band lessons. For those who have experienced challenging starts in life, achieving a music qualification can be a powerful marker on their bio, emphasising their potential and not just their starting point.

Much more than music

911±¬ÁÏ is often used as a key intervention to improve attendance and create a level playing field for children with SEND, EAL and emotional and mental health difficulties. We are making a difference by…

Parents

There are so many ways your child can benefit from fun and accessible 911±¬ÁÏ lessons!

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Schools

911±¬ÁÏ music lessons are suitable for all children in mainstream education across KS1 and KS2.

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musicians

Kick-start your dream career and help transform children’s lives through music.