Instrumental Music Tuition
It is our aim to provide accessible, high quality instrumental tuition, offering a wide range of instruments. The lessons are held on a weekly basis via a timetable clearly displayed in the music corridor.
Why learn a musical instrument?
Learning an instrument is an extremely rewarding challenge, helping pupils to become more confident, to meet like minded friends, and develop a lifelong skill. Research consistently shows that students who commit to having additional music tuition throughout their school career achieve higher results in their courses in the later years of their school career.
When do instrumental lessons take place?
Lesson times rotate in 30 minute slots throughout the school day and A Level lessons take place during break/lunch/after school. This minimises disruption to learning. It is the student’s responsibility to attend on time every lesson. If a lesson is cancelled by the school, it will be rescheduled at a later date.
How much do lessons cost?
The school is obliged to pay in advance for an annual contract with Harrow Music Service, as well as other music teachers sourced by the school. All music lessons are heavily subsidised by the school, in order to meet our contractual obligations. We need to ensure that we recover these costs so music lessons can continue. A summary of the cost for peripatetic music lessons for students in Years 7 to 11 and Years 12 and 13 can be found below.
All music lessons are heavily subsidised. A summary of the cost for peripatetic music lessons to students can be found below.
Years 7 to 11
- Single annual payment = £285
- 3 termly payments = £330 (£110 per term)
- Parental Contribution (see below)
Note: Year 11s have the option of stopping lessons during the exam period. If you decide to stop lessons during the final term, you will only be charged half of the summer term fee. You must notify the music department before the start of the summer term if you wish to stop lessons during exams.
Years 12 and 13
- Single annual payment = £535
- 3 termly payments = £570 (£190 per term)
- Parental Contribution (see below)
Do you offer a parental contribution scheme?
As an alternative to the standard payment options, we offer a parental contribution scheme. This allows families to make a contribution that is affordable and manageable, agreed in advance with the school. If you feel that the standard costs present a difficulty, we strongly encourage you to contact the school to discuss your circumstances in confidence. We will work with you to agree a suitable contribution wherever possible, while ensuring we can continue to meet the costs of providing instrumental tuition.
How do I submit an application for instrumental lessons?
If you would like your child to start or continue instrumental lessons, please complete this form. We operate on a 'first come first served' basis so, the sooner you register the more likely you are to obtain your first choice. Once you have been allocated a slot, we will contact with guidance on how to pay.
By completing this form, you are entering into a contractual agreement with Whitmore to pay for music lessons for the full academic year. Fees are non-refundable.
If you have any questions please contact: music@whitmore.harrow.sch.uk
