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

    Strings and Piano with the Rossetti Ensemble

    Tutors: Sarah-Jane Bradley, John Lenehan, Ursula Smith, Sara Trickey
    The Rossetti Ensemble will aim to enhance your enjoyment of making music, offering practical advice and inspiration along the way.
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  2. NEW

    Baroque Choruses

    Tutors: Nicholas Shaw
    Explore and deepen your knowledge of a range of baroque choruses and be part of a fully staged historically informed performance of Rameau’s…
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  3. Revelry and Refinement: Medieval Band Camp

    Tutors: Emily Baines, Arngeir Hauksson
    A fun and inclusive introduction to playing and singing medieval repertoire for all instrumentalists and singers. Explore the wealth and variety of…
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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. Fitzwilliam String Quartet

    Performers: Fitzwilliam String Quartet
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  2. Folk Fest Ceilidh

    Are you an experienced ceilidh dancer or a complete novice, come and enjoy a fun and lively evening for all ages with some of the UK's leading folk…
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  3. An Evening of Lute Music: Bor Zuljan and Peter Croton

    Performers: Peter Croton, Bor Zuljan
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Find out more

  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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