Charges apply from 1 April 2023.
Parents and young people
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Cello, double bass, French horn, violin, viola, classical guitar, Clarinet, flute, horn (tenor), alto sax, cornet, trombone, trumpet |
£60 per year |
| Baritone horn, oboe, piccolo, specialist clarinet, specialist sax, electric guitar, cor anglais, bassoon, euphonium, drum kit, tuba | £120 per year |
| Group | Cost |
|---|---|
| Dorset Youth Jazz Orchestra | £50 per term |
|
Other monthly groups |
£30 per term |
Subsidies
You must be registered with a Dorset school/academy to be eligible for these subsidies:
- children who are eligible for Free School Meals get a 50% reduction on these charges
- Looked After Children and Children in Care get free instrument hire (for one instrument)
- Looked After Children and Children in Care get free music group membership
- loans for specific purposes to partner schools can be discussed by arrangement
Find out about help with music fees from Dorset Music Service and how to apply.
Schools
VAT is payable for services delivered to non-Dorset maintained schools.
Specific arrangements can be made for specialist settings e.g. specialist SEND settings and Learning Centres. Contact us to discuss your needs.
| Number of pupils on role | Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 to 125 | £315 per year |
| 126 to 400 | £380 per year |
| 301 to 1,000 | £440 per year |
| Programme (duration: 1 term per year) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Classes (the first class is free if you have a Dorset Music Hub Membership) | £126 |
| Arts Award (per class of 30) | £75 |
| Instruments | Cost |
|---|---|
| For example samba, ukuleles, recorders, violins etc. when hired in addition to the Musicianship Programme | £190 per year |
One-off purchases for schools/settings
Contact us for a quote for a: