All new and returning members must complete the online application form to participate in County-level music activities in 2026/27.
If you have an existing Speed Admin account, please log in with your credentials when prompted, otherwise please create a new account as part of the sign-up process.
When completing your application there will be some short questions about your level of playing experience which you’ll need to complete – this is so we can get to know you as a musician!
Our termly fees are set to be able to cover all costs of running our county activities, such as hire of venues, conductors, tutors, and music hire. Our standard fees exclude food, drink, and transport unless otherwise stated.
Commitment to the ensemble is important. We expect all members to commit and be at all courses for the ensemble(s) they sign up for. Our fees are designed to reward this commitment, and so if you attend terms 1 & 2 you will be eligible for the membership discount reflected in term 3.
If you get a place in one of our auditioned orchestras (HCYO or HSSO) and want to also sign up for another ensemble such as County Choir, then the fee for this extra ensemble will be reduced to an ‘add on fee’, to make it more manageable to join more than one. Please see our table below for all fees.
| | Termly fee | Term 3 annual member fee* | Add on fee (for those with HSSO or HCYO membership) |
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Hertfordshire County Youth Orchestra
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£230 per term
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£122
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N/A
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Hertfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra
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£210 per term
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£100
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N/A
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Hertfordshire County Youth Choir
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£135 per term
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N/A
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£66 per term
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Wind Brass and Percussion Festival
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£200 per course
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N/A
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N/A
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* This discounted rate is for the termly fee in term 3 will be automatically applied to all members who have attended and paid for term 1 and 2. An additional tour participation fee will be applied for the proposed orchestra tour in term 3. Further details and confirmation of this will be shared once we have collated the expression of interest.
Fees are invoiced at the beginning of each term. Please note that once your place has been confirmed for the year, you’ll be automatically invoiced each term unless you provide advance notice at the earliest opportunity for any courses you cannot attend. Providing this advance notice allows us to offer places to other young musicians on our reserve lists.
Financial assistance
Friends of Hertfordshire County Youth Music is able to provide support to those who meet criteria for some financial assistance schemes. Please contact countyyouthmusic@hertfordshire.gov.uk to find out more about eligibility and how to apply.