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Day: 15 February 2025

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Hire information

Hire information

YorkMusicEd offers a low-cost musical instrument hire service for children and young people – ideal to get playing straight away! Our aim is to give all children access to musical instruments, help them develop confidence in their own ability and give them an opportunity to play with other children in the York area. Free places for families on low income.

We have a wide range of instruments in stock. We can offer advice on purchasing a new instrument as appropriate.

FREE HIRE AVAILABLE FOR FAMILIES ON LOW INCOME:

Free hire also available to those who qualify for Pupil Premium (ask your school for a letter of confirmation) or who are looked after by the local authority.

Definition of low income

How do I hire an instrument?

The instrumental hire service operates from York Music Centre at Millthorpe School. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT BEFORE ARRIVING AT THE SCHOOL.

If you wish to APPLY TO HIRE AN INSTRUMENT ONLINE please complete the Application Form and we will let you know ASAP if we have an available instrument ready for you to collect.

How do I pay?

We’d like to set up a Direct Debit mandate with you in order to collect payment automatically (termly or monthly). Once this is set up, you won’t need to pay each invoice manually – we can take payment from your bank account automatically.

Click here to set up Direct Debit

You will be sent an invoice and reminders by email.

Hire charges:

Charges are due in advance, paid by monthly Direct Debit. Schools may pay termly in advance by invoice. 

£5.50 (per month) Violin, Viola, Trumpet, Cornet, P-bone (plastic trombone), Flute, J-flute (plastic flute), Clarineo (plastic clarinet), Guitar, Ukulele,

Keyboard £6.50 (per month) Clarinet (Bb),

Trombone £9.00 (per month) French Horn, Cello, Clarinet (A),

Alto Sax £12.00 (per month) Double Bass, Tenor Sax, Baritone Sax, Bassoon, Mini-Bassoon, Oboe, Tuba.

How do I return an instrument?

Notify us in writing (email is OK) at least half a term in advance and return the instrument to York Music Centre by the final Saturday of the term.

PLEASE CONTACT US TO ARRANGE INSTRUMENT RETURN. PLEASE MAKE AN APPOINTMENT WITH US BEFORE RETURNING

What if the instrument stops working?

If the instrument develops a fault through normal use please contact our administrator immediately and we will arrange for its repair or we will replace the instrument with a similar model.

 

This service is supported using public funding by Arts Council England (via the York Music Hub).

Attachments:
Hire agreement 2023 (1).pdf

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Senior

Senior Ensembles at York Music Centre

The following short clips demonstrate each of the Senior ensembles that we run at York Music Centre. Weekly sessions are aimed at children Grade 5 or above standard.

See Timetable for when each activity takes place.

Minster Minstrels:

The Minster Minstrels is an early music ensemble for school-age musicians run in partnership with The National Centre for Early Music.

Directed by Nina Kumin, the ensemble learns how to interpret the wide variety of music from the Baroque with authentic character and style in a safe space and members have, across the years, built some extraordinarily supportive friendships which have lasted long after they have finished their schooling. The group enjoy opportunities to work with professional groups spending time in York, to explore instruments and repertory from earlier periods, and performance opportunities throughout the year – at the York Early Music Festival. Enrol here.

BigBand:

Led by Christian Topman and aimed at children who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.

Senior Folkestra

Led by Sarah Loughran and aimed at students who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.

Senior Concert Band

Led by Sarah Loughran and aimed at students who are playing at Grade 5+ level. Enrol here.

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Intermediate

Intermediate Ensembles at York Music Centre

The following short clips demonstrate each of the Intermediate ensembles that we run at York Music Centre. Weekly sessions are aimed at children Grade 3-4 standard. Once the students have reached about Grade 5 level, they may progress to Senior ensemble if they wish. Minster Minstrels has an Intermediate and Senior ensemble.

Minster Minstrels:

The Minster Minstrels is NCEM’s youth early music ensemble for school-age musicians – playing any instrument – run in partnership with York Music Centre. Directed by Nina Kumin, the ensemble learns how to interpret the wide variety of music from the Baroque with authentic character and style in a safe space and members have, across the years, built some extraordinarily supportive friendships which have lasted long after they have finished their schooling. The group enjoy opportunities to work with professional groups spending time in York, to explore instruments and repertory from earlier periods, and performance opportunities throughout the year – at the York Early Music Festival and within York Music Hub annual programme.. Enrol here.

York Early Music Festival:
York Early Music Festival and within York Music Hub annual programme.. Enrol here.

Intermediate Strings:

Lead by Sarah Loughran and aimed at students at Grade 3-4 level. Enrol here

Intermediate Guitars:

Lead by Federico Pendenza and aimed at students at Grade 3-4 level. Enrol here.

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Junior

Junior Ensembles at York Music Centre

The following short clips demonstrate each of the Junior ensembles that we run at York Music Centre. Weekly sessions are aimed at children Grade 1-3 standard. Once the students have reached about Grade 3 level, they may progress to an Intermediate ensemble if they wish. See Timetable for when each activity takes place.

Junior Strings:
Led by Janet Haley and Hannah Crawford and aimed at children who are playing at Grade 1+ level. Enrol here.

Junior Concert Band:

Led by Nick Garside and aimed at children who are playing at Grade 1+ level. Enrol here.

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First Access

First Access Ensembles at York Music Centre

The following short clips demonstrate each of the First Access ensembles that we run at York Music Centre. These sessions are aimed at beginners. Once the students have reached about Grade 1 level, they may progress to a Junior ensemble if they wish. See Timetable for when each activity takes place.

First Recorders:
Aimed at beginners. Please bring your own recorder. Enroll here.

First Keyboards

Aimed at beginners. Keyboard supplied. Enroll here.

First Wind & Brass:
Aimed at beginners who are having lessons but are pre-Grade 1 level. Enrol here.

First Ukulele:

Aimed at beginners. We can supply a ukuleles or just bring your own!. Enrol here.

World Of Rhythm:
Aimed at beginners. Just bring yourself – no instruments required. Enrol here.

First Strings:

Aimed at beginners who are having lessons but are pre-Grade 1 level. Enrol here.

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