Charges apply from 1 September 2026.
Parents and young people
| Item | Costs |
|---|---|
| Violin, viola, cello, double bass, classical guitar | Beginner hire: £20 for one term 12-months hire: £50 |
| Flute, clarinet (B-flat), alto saxophone, cornet, trumpet, French horn, tenor horn, trombone | Beginner hire: £30 for one term 12-months hire: £75 |
| Piccolo, specialist clarinet, specialist saxophone, oboe, cor anglais, bassoon, baritone horn, euphonium, tuba, electric guitar, drum kit (acoustic and electric) | Beginner hire: £60 for one term 12-month hire: £150 |
Termly membership fee: £60
Music mentoring
Costs:
- 10 weeks online: £462
- 10 weeks in person: £605
- 20 weeks online: £870
- 20 weeks in person: £1,040
Subsidies
The following support is available:
- children who are eligible for Targeted Free School Meals receive a 50% reduction on these charges
- Looked After Children and Children in Care receive free instrument hire (for one instrument), free music group membership and up to a 50% reduction on Music Mentoring fees
- children who are refugees receive free instrument hire (for one instrument), free music group membership and up to a 50% reduction on Music Mentoring fees
- loans for specific purposes to partner schools may be available by arrangement
Find out about help with music fees from Dorset Music Service and how to apply.