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From residential music courses to lending high quality instruments to talented young musicians, we want music education to be a positive and meaningful part of everyone's life, whatever their background, age or ability. We know that a life enriched by music brings adventure, fulfilment and self-discovery - it’s an endless opportunity for growth and connection.

Our Hitchin campus is an oasis of music experiences led by experts and set in stunning gardens and we promise there is a warm welcome waiting for you.

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Winter Elementary Strings
Mon 26 – Wed 28 January 2026Tutors: Janet Hicks, Willie Hicks
This course is designed to offer string players of quite modest ability a chance to experience the joys of music-making in an ensemble.
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2 night option
String Quartets with Fitzwilliam String Quartet
Fri 20 – Sun 22 February 2026Tutors: Fitzwilliam String Quartet
A relaxed and intense weekend of quartet playing, with coaching from a professional quartet including Lucy Russell, Andrew Roberts, Ursula Smith and…
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Performing for Hitchin
Mon 19 – Thu 22 January 2026Tutors: Margaret Archibald, Julia Desbruslais
Instrumentalists and singers are invited to rehearse alongside professional musicians and to perform with them in local Hitchin care homes, sharing…
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