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Bishops Stortford Music Centre

 

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, clarinet and saxophone
  • brass: trumpet, cornet, French horn, trombone and tuba
  • Theory (Preparation for ABRSM Grade 5)
  • singing / voice
  • drum kit
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.

 

Trial lessons

We offer 20-minute paid, trial lessons at Bishops Stortford Music Centre.

For details including pricing, read our trial lessons terms and conditions. To make an enquiry about teacher/instrument availablity or to book a trial lesson 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 £65 per term - get access to one ensemble of your choice.
  • £115 per term - unlimited access to ensembles in all of our music centres for our Ensemble Membership.
See prices and ensemble membership details

 

 

Find ensembles in Bishops Stortford and across Hertfordshire

Term dates, schedules and events

Events timetable

Autumn term 2026

Event

Date

Time

Centre closed for half term

Sat 25 Oct to Sat 1 Nov 2026 (inclusive)

  

Half term Saturday Guitar Workshop (£35 per student). TBC

Sat 24 Oct 2026

10am – 1pm

Wind band at Christmas Fayre. TBC

Sat 5 Dec 2026 ensembles playing for town Christmas Fayre

2 – 3.30pm

Friday Christmas concert 

11 Dec 2026

5.30 – 6.30pm

Saturday Christmas concert

12 Dec 2026

11am – midday

Final day of lessons before centre Christmas closure  

Wed 16 Dec 2026 closed after last lessons end. Centre is closed up to and including Sat 2 Jan 2027

  

 

Spring term 2027

Event

Date

Time

Centre reopens

Mon 4 Jan 2027

  

Half term holiday – closed for usual groups and lessons

Sat 13 Feb – Sat 21 Feb 2027 inclusive

  

Half term Saturday workshop – Show tunes. (£35/student). TBC

Sat 13 Feb 2027

10am to 1pm

Friday spring concert 

19 March 2027

5.30–6.30pm

Saturday spring concert

20 March 2027

11am – midday

Easter holiday

Closed after lessons end Wed 24 March 2027 to 10 April 2027 (inclusive)

  

 

Summer term 2027

Event

Date

Time

Centre reopens

Mon 12 April 2027

  

May bank holiday – closed 

Mon 3 May 2027

  

Half term – closed for usual groups and lessons

29 May 2027 – Sat 5 June 2027 (inclusive).

  

Half term Saturday workshop. £35 per /student. TBC

Sat 29 May 2027

10am to 1pm

Friday summer concert 

9 July 2027

5.30–6.30pm

Saturday summer concert 

10 July 2027

11am – midday

Summer holiday

Closed after lessons end Wed 14 July 2027.

  

 

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 - 7.30pm
  • Fridays: 3.30pm - 7pm
  • Saturdays: 8am - 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

Regional Business & Admin Manager: Anita Forrest

Administrator/Receptionist: Elizabeth Middleton