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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. immediately and we will arrange for its repair or we will replace the instrument with a similar model.

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