All new and returning members must complete the online application form to participate in County-level music activities in 2025/26.
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, the Wind Sinfonia or Brass Band 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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£220 per term
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£118
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N/A
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Hertfordshire Schools’ Symphony Orchestra
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£200 per term
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£98
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N/A
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Hertfordshire County Youth Choir
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£130 per term
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N/A
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£63 per term
|
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Hertfordshire County Youth Brass Band
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£110 per term
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£63
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£33 per term
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Hertfordshire County Youth Wind Sinfonia
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£110 per term
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£63
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£33 per term
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* Only members who have attended and paid for terms 1 and 2 are eligible for this term 3 discount.
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 provide advanced notice at the earliest opportunity for any courses you cannot attend. Providing this advanced notice allows us to offer places to other young musicians on our reserve lists.