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North Herts Music School (Hitchin)

 

North Herts Music School (Hitchin)

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.

 

Teacher first name Teacher surname Instrument/Session Last Date
Spring 26		 First Date
Summer 26
Adrian  Oldland Piano 19/03/2026 16/04/2026
Alison Brown Violin 24/03/2026 13/04/2026
Bethany Seymour Voice TBC TBC
Ben Hall Piano 27/03/2026 15/03/2026
Beverley Preece Piano 21/03/2026 14/03/2026
Caroline Tye Woodwind 17/03/2026 14/03/2026
Carys Roberts Music School Theory 20/03/2026 17/04/2026
Caz Wolfson Beat That!/Indiv (Tuesday) 24/03/2026 14/04/2026
Sing Make Play (Thursday) 19/03/2026 16/04/2026
Duncan Fraser Brass 24/03/2026 14/04/2026
Elaine Dobson Cello 16/03/2026 13/04/2026
Emma Abrams Violin 26/03/2026 13/04/2026
Emma Lopez Guitar 27/03/2026 16/04/2026
Ertan Dereli Piano 19/03/2026 N/A
Gabe Nacu Guitar 16/03/2026 13/04/2026
Georgina  Reid Violin 23/03/2026 20/04/2026
James Day Piano/Cello (Tuesday) 24/03/2026 21/04/2026
Piano/Cello (Wednesday) 25/03/2026 22/04/2026
    Piano/Cello (Friday) 27/03/2026 24/04/2026
Jennifer  Brind Violin/Woodwind/Piano 19/03/2026 16/04/2026
Joseph Keech Drums 19/03/2026* 24/04/2026
Lindsay  Campbell Steel Pans TBC 14/04/2026
Louise Hayden Bassoon 17/03/2026 14/04/2026
Madeleine McConnell-Smith Voice (Weds) 18/03/2026* 15/04/2026
Voice (Thurs) 19/03/2026* 16/04/2026
Marcus Vere Piano 25/03/2026 13/04/2026
Matthew Dear Piano TBC 20/04/2026
Molly  Oldland Piano / Cello 19/03/2026 16/04/2026
Nick  Andrews Guitar 16/03/2026 13/04/2026
Oliver Copeland   14/03/2026 18/04/2026
Paul Woodin Woodwind 16/03/2026 13/04/2026
Philip Marriott Drums 24/03/2026 20/04/2026
Rachael  Moorhead Piano/Woodwind 21/03/2026 18/04/2026
Rachel Haynes Woodwind/piano - Weds 25/03/2026 15/03/2026
Woodwind/piano - Thurs 26/03/2026 16/03/2026
Richard Le May Piano - Thursday 19/03/2026 16/04/2026
Piano - Saturday 21/03/2026 18/04/2026
Rosalind Woodin Violin 18/03/2026 15/04/2026
Rufus Frowde Orchestra TBC TBC
Simon Router Brass   16/04/2026
Terry Cook Guitar 20/03/2026 13/04/2026
Tim Welch Brass 25/03/2026 14/04/2026
 
Saturday Morning Music School 21.03.26 11.04.26
*unless discussed with teacher      
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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 North Herts and across Hertfordshire

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.

West Herts term dates 25-26 (printable) (PDF, 107KB)

North Herts concerts and events 2025-26

 

North Herts concerts and events
EventDate and timeDetails

NH&S Youth Orchestra concert
Holy Saviour Church, Hitchin 

27 February 2026.

Anna Golebiowski – Lead. Open to all DMS and WSM instrumentalists.

Primary Wind Band Day
Stevenage Music Centre (SG2 0HS)

5 March 2026

£30 per person. Buy tickets.

Recital evening
Stevenage Music Centre (SG2 0HS)

10 March 2026, 5pm

  

Recital evening
North Herts Music School (SG4 9RU)

12 March 2026, 5.30pm

  

Classical Guitar Day
Stevenage Music Centre (SG2 0HS)

13 March 2026

  

Combined SMMS Concert
Stevenage Music Centre (SG2 0HS)

Saturday 21 March 2026. 
Strings – 10am
Woodwind & Brass – 11.15am

This is an end-of-term combined concert (no tickets required).

 

 

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

Highbury House
Highbury Road
Hitchin
SG4 9RU
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Get in touch during term-time open hours:

 

Term-time hours:

  • Monday - Thursday: 3pm - 7.30pm
  • Fridays: 2.30pm - 7pm
  • Saturdays:  8.30am - 12.30pm

 

Drop-off and pick-up info

There is free parking on site and we have a small waiting area for parents. Please be respectful by keeping noise to a minimum when waiting, to avoid disruption to lessons. 

Contact us if you'd like to know more about visiting our music school.

Centre staff

Regional Manager: Sue Pettitt

Regional Business & Admin Manager: Jo Smith

Regional Development Lead: Harriet Baker and Caz Wolfson

Reception Administrator: Alice Driver