| Instrument Hire - Schools |
Pupils and schools learning with an Associate Provider can access the county’s pool of instruments at subsidised rates through Wiltshire Music Connect. The charges consider sensitivities and the needs of pupils.
Note that Wiltshire Music Connect will not offer administration of the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme; however this is still available through schools.
Instrumental brass and recorder teaching
| Instrument |
Annual Hire Charge (First Year) |
Estimated cost of purchasing a beginner instrument (inc. VAT) | Equivalent Weekly Charge |
| Trumpet
|
£52.50
|
£258+
|
£1.01
|
| pTrumpet | £52.50 | £111+ | £1.01 |
| Cornet
|
£52.50
|
£206+
|
£1.01
|
| French Horn
|
£52.50
|
£822+
|
£1.01
|
| Trombone
|
£52.50
|
£258+
|
£1.01
|
| Baritone
|
£52.50
|
£566+
|
£1.01
|
| Euphonium
|
£52.50
|
£463+
|
£1.01
|
| Tuba
|
£52.50
|
£925+
|
£1.01
|
| Descant Recorder
|
N/A
|
£5+
|
Provide own instrument
|
Pupils already in need of subsidy for tuition fees can claim:
- 100% reduction for pupils eligible for Pupil Premium and/or Free School Meals
- 100% reduction for pupils with Special Educational Needs and/or a Disability
- 100% reduction for pupils who are Looked After/In Care (LAC) - this is through a partnership with Wiltshire Virtual School
- 50% reduction for pupils who schools classify as vulnerable for other reasons and who are unlikely to be able to take up (or continue) lessons as a result of economic or social circumstances. This is at the school's discretion.
If parents wish to hire an instrument they should indicate this on the booking form. Luke Pickett will then order the instrument hire on their behalf. Parents will receive confirmation from Wiltshire and Swindon Learning Resources together with instructions for payment and agreement to the Terms and Conditions. The instrument will be delivered to the child’s school at the start of the next term (September, January or April). Full details about the scheme are available here.
First Access
| Instrument | Annual Hire Charge | Approximate cost of purchasing a set of 30 instruments (inc. VAT) | Equivalent Weekly Charge (33 weeks) |
| Brass
|
£190.39 + VAT (LA schools) £28.47 inc. VAT (non-LA schools) |
£4000+
|
£5.77 £6.92 |
| Recorder
|
N/A | £150+
|
N/A
|
| Ocarina
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
Schools must provide their own descant recorders for First Access recorder sessions. If you are interested in purchasing brass instruments please speak to Luke Pickett; instruments cannot be purchased through or from Wiltshire Music Connect.
If schools wish to hire an instrument set they should indicate this on the order form, which Luke Pickett will assist in completing. Schools will receive confirmation from Learning Resources Hub together with an invoice. Payment will consist of a single lump sum. The instruments will be delivered to school at the start of the next term (September, January or April).