Benslow Music

Music learning for life

Benslow Music creates music learning opportunities that empower people to grow, find joy and build connections.

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    Courses

    Benslow Music provides inspirational music education for people at all levels of ability through residential and day courses.
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  2. Instrument Loan Scheme

    Our Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme lends over 800 high quality string and woodwind instruments to talented young musicians aged 7 – 25, so they can fulfil their potential and grow towards a career in music.
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Our Hitchin campus

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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Courses coming soon

  1. New

    Sing Out: Musical Theatre Confidence Weekend

    Tutors: Lawrence Broomfield-McHugh, Dominic Broomfield-McHugh
    Step into the spotlight and sing with confidence. This uplifting two-night course is designed for musical theatre lovers who want to feel more…
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    Dust Off and Tune Up

    Tutors: Miranda Francis, Ian Pressland, Hilary Sturt
    Dust Off & Tune Up is a course designed to support string players who learnt and played earlier in life and want to return to playing.
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  3. String Orchestra Day: Stravinsky Day

    Tutors: Caroline Harding, Ann Morfee, Tedesca Quartet
    A string orchestra 'course -within a course' - with the various sections led by members of the Tedesca Quartet and friends.
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Summer of Jazz at Benslow Music

Across August, you can immerse yourself in everything from big band swing and blues piano improvisation to jazz vocals and saxophone ensembles. Learn from leading tutors, play alongside passionate musicians and experience the thrill of live jazz in a welcoming and inspiring setting.

Join us for a few days or make it your ultimate summer jazz escape.

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  1. Latest news

    Read the latest news from Benslow Music
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  2. Support us

    Learn more about how you can support us and keep Benslow Music as a place where people can live their musical lives well.
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  3. Hire or stay?

    From bespoke music gatherings from one to fifty people, to weddings, special occasions and meetings, our facilities provide the perfect backdrop
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Concerts coming soon

  1. The Purcell School

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  2. Bingham String Quartet

    Performers: Bingham String Quartet, Nick Evans-Pughe
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  3. Moonrakers

    Performers: Moonrakers
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  1. Our campus

    Planning your visit to Benslow Music? We’re easy to reach and have plenty of free on-site parking.
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    Join us

    If you regularly attend our music education courses, joining the Benslow Music membership community is a meaningful way to support our work.
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  3. About us

    Benslow Music is a charity. We create music learning opportunities that empower people to grow, find joy and build connections.
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