Music lessons and prices Discover our different lesson types, the cost and sign up. Parent area – log in Groups and ensembles Playing music with others is a fantastic way to improve. We have a range of countywide groups for all ages. Term dates, schedules and events Check out what's on and when we are open. Find us and contact us Explore our centre from the inside with a virtual tour. Why study here? Find out the benefits of playing a musical instrument with us.
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.
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 Royston and across Hertfordshire Beginner Intermediate Advanced All ensembles in Hertfordshire
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
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.
Summer 2026 term dates for your diaries Summer 2026 term dates for your diaries EventDate and timeDetails Summer community Samba workshops – NHMS 14 May 2026 Open to anybody ages 7+. Instrumental Day – Music Making day 11 June 2026 Age – KS2 (yrs 3-6) Purwell Steel Pans – Family workshops 17 June 2026 Open to anybody ages 7+. Come and try @ NHMS (date change) 20 June 2026 Recital evening @ SMC 23 June 2026 Open to anyone who attends one of the regions centres and would like a performance opportunity. Recital evening @ NHMS 25 June 2026 Open to anyone who attends one of the regions centres and would like a performance opportunity. EOT Seniors Concert 3 July 2026 Youth Orchestra, Jazz, Senior Wind Band. RMS ensembles EOT Concert 9 July 2026 SMC / NHMS SMMS ensembles EOT Concert 11 July 2026 Youth Orchestra Orchestral Mass 12 July 2026 Steel Fest @ SMC (date change) 14 July 2026 Teacher schedules Teacher first nameTeacher surnameInstrument/SessionFirst Date Summer 26First Date Autumn 26 Alice Hyland Cello Tues 7th July Tues 8th Sept Sing, Make, Play (KS1) Tues 7th July Tues 8th Sept Benjamin Hall Piano Thurs 2nd July Tues 8th Sept Carys Roberts Choir Kidz Thurs 9th July Tues 8th Sept Rachel Haynes Woodwind/Piano Tues 7th July Tues 8th Sept Sing, Make, Play (KS2) Tues 7th July Tues 8th Sept Terry Veasey Brass/Woodwind Thurs 16th July Tues 8th Sept Tiffany Hartley Piano Thurs 16th July Thurs 10th Sept
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 King James Academy,Garden WalkRoystonSG8 7JH Find on a map Get in touch during term-time open hours: Phone: 01438 844518 Email: roystonmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk Term-time hours: Tuesdays: 3.30pm - 6pm Thursdays: 3.30pm - 7.30pm 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. Centre staff Regional Manager: Sue Pettitt Regional Business & Admin Manager: Jo Smith Regional Development Lead: Harriet Baker and Caz Wolfson Reception Administrator: Lydia Coxall