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 North Herts 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 schedules TeacherInstrument / sessionLast date summer 2026First date autumn 2026 Adrian Oldland Piano 1 July 8 Sept Alison Brown Violin 7 July 7 Sept Bethany Seymour Voice 21 July TBC Ben Hall Piano 10 July 9 Sept Beverley Preece Piano 18 July 5 Sept Caroline Tye Woodwind 7 July 8 Sept Carys Roberts Music school theory 10 July TBC Caz Wolfson Beat That! / Indiv (Tuesday) 7 July Closing Caz Wolfson Sing Make Play (Thursday) 9 July TBC Duncan Fraser Brass 7 July 8 Sept Elaine Dobson Cello 13 July 7 Sept Emma Abrams Violin 6 July 14 Sept Emma Lopez Guitar 3 July 10 Sept Gabe Nacu Guitar 13 July 7 Sept Georgina Reid Violin 6 July 5 Sept James Day Piano / cello (Tuesday) 7 July 8 Sept James Day Piano / cello (Wednesday) 8 July 9 Sept James Day Piano / cello (Friday) 3 July 11 Sept Jennifer Brind Violin / woodwind / piano 16 July 10 Sept Joseph Keech Drums 16 July 10 Sept Lindsay Campbell Steel pans 15 July 9 Sept Louise Hayden Bassoon 6 July TBC Madeleine McConnell-Smith Voice (Wednesday) 1 July TBC Madeleine McConnell-Smith Voice (Thursday) 2 July TBC Marcus Vere Piano 13 July 7 Sept Matthew Dear Piano 6 July 7 Sept Molly Oldland Piano / cello 9 July 9 Sept Nick Andrews Guitar 6 July 7 Sept Oliver Copeland 4 July Paul Woodin Woodwind 6 July 7 Sept Philip Marriott Drums 13 July 7 Sept Rachael Moorhead Piano / woodwind 4 July 5 Sept Rachel Haynes Woodwind / piano (Wednesday) 1 July 9 Sept Rachel Haynes Woodwind / piano (Thursday) 2 July 10 Sept Richard Le May Piano (Thursday) 9 July 10 Sept Richard Le May Piano (Saturday) 11 July 5 Sept Rosalind Woodin Violin 1 July 9 Sept Rufus Frowde Orchestra 10 July TBC Simon Router Brass Terry Cook Guitar 10 July 7 Sept Tim Welch Brass 8 July 8 Sept Saturday morning music school 11 July 5 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 Highbury HouseHighbury RoadHitchinSG4 9RUFind on a map Get in touch during term-time open hours: Phone: 01462 434052 Email: hitchinmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk 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