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Unlock your musical potential throughout the academic year, after school, and in the evenings with tuition in:

  • piano
  • strings: violin, viola, cello, guitar (classic, electric, bass), double bass
  • woodwind: recorder, flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon and saxophone
  • brass: trumpet, cornet, French horn, trombone and tuba
  • singing / voice

Need to hire an instrument? For £28 per term, pupils can borrow from our wide range (subject to availability). Read more and apply online via the Access to instruments scheme.

 

Trial lessons

We're pleased to offer 20-minute trial lessons at Bishop's Stortford Music Centre.

For details including pricing, read our trial lessons terms and conditions. To make an enquiry about lesson availablity and bookings contact us.

 

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.

Your options:

  • from £59 per term - get access to one ensemble of your choice.
  • £109 per term - unlimited access to ensembles in all of our music centres.
See prices and ensemble membership details

 

Find ensembles in Bishops Stortford and across Hertfordshire

Term dates, schedules and events

Spring/summer term 2025

Start of term: 4 January 2025

Half term holiday: 15 February 2025 - 23 February 2025

Easter holiday: 2 April 2025 - 21 April 2025

Half term holiday: 24 May 2025 - 1 June 2025

Summer holiday: 16 July 2025 - 2 September 2025

 

Events timetable

Summer term 2025

Event

Date

Time

Summer Concert Hall BSMC at Birchwood High School

Saturday 12 July 2025

11am

 

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 
  • ABRSM & Trinity exam preparation.

Find us and contact us

Birchwood High School
Parsonage Lane
Bishop's Stortford
CM23 5BD
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Get in touch during open hours:

 

  • Mondays: 3.30pm - 7pm
  • Tuesdays: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
  • Wednesdays: 3.30pm - 7pm
  • Fridays: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
  • Saturdays: 8.30am - 1pm

Drop-off and pick-up info

When arriving at BSMC could pupils please make their way to the Music Block. 

Parking is available in the main car park, with a number of accessable parking spaces. Students can access the Music Block by going through the double gates from the car park into the school. 

The Music block is immediately on your left. Follow the sign to bring you to the main atrium door.

Parents please ensure that you leave your child with their music teacher and they sign in. Please collect students from your music teacher.

Any helpers please ensure you sign in with your teacher or admin person when on site. Any adults that remain on site in the Music Centre waiting for their child, please ensure that you sign in on arrival in the visitors book with the admin person on duty. Please also remember to sign out.

Centre staff

Regional Manager: Peter Foster

Business Manager: Anita Forrest

Administrator: Elizabeth Middleton