Music lessons and prices Discover our different lesson types, the cost and sign up. Parent area – log in Groups and ensembles Playing music with others is a fantastic way to improve. We have a range of countywide groups for all ages. Term dates, schedules and events Check out what's on and when we are open. Find us and contact us Explore our centre from the inside with a virtual tour. Why study here? Find out the benefits of playing a musical instrument with us.
Unlock your musical potential throughout the academic year, after school, and in the evenings with tuition in: Brass: baritone/euphonium, cornet, flugel horn, French horn, tenor horn, trombone, trumpet, tuba Piano Strings: violin Woodwind: bassoon, clarinet, flute, oboe, recorder, saxophone. Information: Need to hire an instrument? For £30 per term, pupils can borrow from our wide range (subject to availability). Read more and apply online via the Access to instruments scheme.
Groups and ensembles We welcome students of all levels to join our music groups and ensembles. They're a great way to improve skill, build confidence and experience the thrill of performing with others. Options: From £62 per term – get access to one ensemble of your choice. £112 per term – unlimited access to ensembles in all of our music centres with ensemble membership. More about ensemble membership and how to join Find ensembles in Stevenage and across Hertfordshire Beginner Intermediate Advanced All ensembles in Hertfordshire
Groups and ensembles We welcome students of all levels to join our music groups and ensembles. They're a great way to improve skill, build confidence and experience the thrill of performing with others. Options: From £62 per term – get access to one ensemble of your choice. £112 per term – unlimited access to ensembles in all of our music centres with ensemble membership. More about ensemble membership and how to join
Term dates and events Spring term 2026 Half term holiday: 15 February 2026 – 22 February 2026 Easter holiday: 28 March 2026 – 12 April 2026. Summer term 2026 Half term holiday: 24 May 2026 – 31 May 2026 Summer holiday: 19 July 2026 – 31 August 2026.
Summer 2026 term dates for your diaries Summer 2026 term dates for your diaries EventDate and timeDetails Summer community Samba workshops – NHMS 14 May 2026 Open to anybody ages 7+. Instrumental Day – Music Making day 11 June 2026 Age – KS2 (yrs 3-6) Purwell Steel Pans – Family workshops 17 June 2026 Open to anybody ages 7+. Come and try @ NHMS (date change) 20 June 2026 Recital evening @ SMC 23 June 2026 Open to anyone who attends one of the regions centres and would like a performance opportunity. Recital evening @ NHMS 25 June 2026 Open to anyone who attends one of the regions centres and would like a performance opportunity. EOT Seniors Concert 3 July 2026 Youth Orchestra, Jazz, Senior Wind Band. RMS ensembles EOT Concert 9 July 2026 SMC / NHMS SMMS ensembles EOT Concert 11 July 2026 Youth Orchestra Orchestral Mass 12 July 2026 Steel Fest @ SMC (date change) 14 July 2026 Teacher schedules Last teaching dates Summer term and first teaching dates Autumn term Teacher first name Teacher surname Instrument/SessionLast DateSummer 26First Date Autumn 26 Ben Hall Piano 6 July 2026 7 September 2026 Claire Humphries Voilin 2 July 2026 8 September 2026 Emma Lopez Guitar 11 July 2026 5 September 2026 Ertan Dereli Piano 7 July 2026 8 September 2026 Gabriel Nacu Guitar 7 July 202 8 September 2026 Hannah Coombe Piano 2 July 2026 10 September 2026 James (Jimmy) Day Piano (Monday) 6 July 2026 7 September 2026 Piano (Thursday) 2 July 2026 10 September 2026 Jennifer Brind Flute/Violin 8 July 2026 9 September 2026 Joseph Keech Drums 1 July 2026 (Unless dicussed with teacher) 16 September 2026 Lindsay Campbell Steelpans 14 July 2026 8 September 2026 Lynsey Tibbs Voice 13 July 2026 7 September 2026 Matthew Bason Piano 8 July 2026 8 September 2026 Matthew Dear Piano 13 July 2026 7 September 2026 Matthew Smith Senior Wind Band 1 July 2026 9 September 2026 Michael Fone Brass 9 July 2026 10 September 2026 Oliver Barton Guitar 16 July 2026 7 September 2026 Oliver Copeland Double Bass 4 July 2026 Not applicable Rachael Moorhead Piano 13 July 2026 7 September 2026 Richard Le May Piano (Monday) 6 July 2026 7 September 2026 Piano (Wednesday) 1 July 2026 9 September 2026 Ross Lanning Guitar 6 July 2026 7 September 2026 Samantha Wilkins Voice 15 July 2026 9 September 2026 Terry Veasey Brass 11 July 2026 Not applicable Tom Caldecote Woodwind 6 July 2026 7 September 2026 William Taylor Drums 9 July 2026 9 September 2026 Yugeshree Ramsay Steelpans 30 June 2026 Not applicable Stevenage Music Centre Saturday Classes Carys Roberts SMP & Choir 11 July 2026 5 September 2026 Claire Humphries Sting Ensembles 11 July 2026 5 September 2026
Why study music here? We offer: excellent musical tuition highly experienced music teachers who are enthusiastic, professional musicians - all staff are DBS checked and undergo a rigorous selection process a safe and welcoming atmosphere an environment that cultivates a sense of belonging termly concerts students for parents, carers and the community to enjoy
Find us and contact us The Nobel SchoolMobbsbury WayStevenageSG2 0HSFind on a map Get in touch during term-time open hours: Phone: 01438 844518 Email: stevenagemusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk Social: www.facebook.com/hmsstevenage Term-time hours: Monday - Thursday: 4pm - 8pm Saturday: 8.45am - 12.45pm Drop-off and pick-up info There is free parking on site and we have a waiting area for parents. Please be respectful by keeping noise to a minimum when waiting, to avoid disruption to lessons. Centre staff Regional Manager: Sue Pettitt Regional Business & Admin Manager: Jo Smith Regional Development Lead: Harriet Baker and Caz Wolfson Reception Administrator: Amanda Jackson-Gardiner and Sonia Ansell