Gateshead Music Service manages several ensembles which take place after school at the Dryden Centre and various locations throughout the Borough.  Ensembles range from beginner bands for less advanced musicians to senior ensembles for more experienced players.

The cost of membership of Gateshead Music School (September 2010 – August 2011) is £40 per term (£110 for the year). 

Mid-week Instrumental Tuition

A wide range of instrumental tuition is available midweek after 4.00pm at the Dryden Centre, including:

• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Violin
• Voila
• Double Bass
• Trumpet
• Cornet

Lessons normally last for 30 minutes with specialist highly qualified and experienced tutors who are employed by the Gateshead Music Service. 

The cost per lesson is £8.00  Fees are payable half-termly in advance.

The Saturday Academy

The Saturday Academy is based at the Dryden Centre.  Students of all ages are generally taught in small groups.  Lessons last for 30 minutes.

 Tuition is available in the following instruments:

• Keyboard and piano
• Upper strings
• Guitar
• Percussion
• Woodwind, including saxophone
• Voice
• a free Music Theory lesson is included

All tutors are highly qualified and experienced teachers employed by the Gateshead Music Service.

The cost per lesson is £8.00 (September 2010 onwards) and a free theory session is also included.  Fees are payable half-termly in advance.

Remission Policy

A reduction of 50% will apply for second and subsequent children of the same family.  Students who receive free school meals are not charged a  fee  for membership of the Gateshead Music School.  Membership of the Gateshead Music School gives access to all Music Service Ensembles.

Contact us for further information