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Stay up to date with the latest news for schools from Hertfordshire Music Service.

Contacts for schools - Regional Managers

For any musical queries, please contact your local Regional Manager.

Dacorum - Nyree O'Brien: 01442 453400

Nyree.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk

East Herts & Broxbourne - Peter Foster: 01438 843013

Peter.Foster@hertfordshire.gov.uk

North Herts & Stevenage - Sue Pettitt: 01438 843049

Sue.Pettitt@hertfordshire.gov.uk

St Albans - Nyree O'Brien: 01442 453400

Nyree.OBrien@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Watford & Three Rivers - Wendy Topping: 01923 225531

Wendy.Topping@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Welwyn, Hatfield & Hertsmere - Tom Bunting: 01442 454477

Tom.Bunting@hertfordshire.gov.uk

If you require the DBS details of a specific HMS teacher and you haven't already been sent it by HMS, please email MusicHR@hertfordshire.gov.uk with the subject "DBS details".

First Access

Please discuss the First Access project options available to you in 2024-25 with your Regional Manager.

Copyright and Licensing

HMS cannot offer specific advice on licensing of music or materials for music making, however there is detailed guidance on the Copyright and Schools website.

Remission of fees

Students living or attending school in Hertfordshire may be able to get financial support for instrument or vocal lessons. Details of the financial support we offer parents for music tuition, who is eligible and how to apply are available on our 'Help with fees' page.