Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts (Hatfield)

Welcome to Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts. Young people can begin and continue their musical journey in any discipline with us.

See below for information on how to register for our individual lessons and ensembles or to find an ensemble to suit your needs.

What we offer

Piano and keyboard
Strings: Violin, Viola, (including Suzuki Method), Cello and Double Bass
Brass: Cornet, Trumpet, Tenor Horn, French Horn, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, Saxophone, Recorder
Guitar: Classical and Electric
Percussion: Drum Kit, Orchestral Percussion and Steel pans
Singing

Prices

Terms and Conditions

Groups and ensembles

Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts groups are for anyone of school age living or attending school in Hertfordshire.

Groups meet weekly for 10 sessions a term and do regular performances throughout the year with other Mid Herts groups.

Current prices for groups per term

£59 – £79. Go to as many ensembles for £109.00 per term. More info here: HMS ensemble membership (hertsmusicservice.org.uk)

What's on at Mid Herts - Updates, concerts & events

Performance Platform

Our next Performance Platform is coming up on Tuesday 18^th March at 5pm. This is a concert for students to play a short piece (a maximum of 4 minutes) solo or in small groups. Contact us to sign up.

Concerts

The spring Windband concert for Training & Intermediate Windband and Youth Concert Band will be on Thursday 27^th March, starting at 7pm. Details on rehearsal times and more will be sent closer to the time.
The spring Saturday ensemble concert will take place on Saturday 29^th March, likely starting at around 11am. Details on rehearsal times and more will be sent closer to the time.
The summer term Windband concert details/ dates are TBC.
The summer term Saturday ensemble concert will take place on Saturday 28^th June, likely starting at around 11am. Details on rehearsal times and more will be sent closer to the time.

Music making days

String Day will take place on Tuesday 20^th May. Further details will be shared shortly.
Wind Band Day will take place Wednesday 21^st May. Further details will be shared shortly.

Trial lessons

HMS are very pleased to offer trial lessons at Mid Herts Music Centre, please contact us at MidHertsMusicEnquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk. Please be aware that there are separate terms and conditions for trial lessons which can be viewed via the following link: Trial lessons - terms and conditions

We hope to see you soon for a trial lesson at our HMS music centre.

Sing, Make, Play!

Come and join us at Mid Herts Music Centre for a brand-new early years session where 0-3 year olds can sing, make music, and play together!

Friendly musical environment for new parents & carers
Fun, confidence building community
Starting music early helps develop speech, language & gross motor skills
Live music making
Sensory musical play
Facilitated by experienced musicians
The session is at 10-11am with tea & coffee time included

Home Ed Music Making sessions

Fun hour sessions split into two sections aimed at growing musical skills, knowledge and confidence by exploring, playing, recording, performing and creating a variety of music in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Pupils will start exploring general music skills, creativity and understanding, through singing, musical activities and games.

Ensembles for all

Choirs

Wind and brass

Full orchestras

Strings

Music for under 5s

Friends of Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts

The Friends of Mid Herts Centre for Music and Arts is a charitable organisation whose objective is to give additional support for the music education of students at the centre.

They assist with the smooth running of our concerts, financially help with the purchase of additional music equipment and instruments, and lead with specific fundraising activities.

We welcome any help in the following areas:

Saturday morning tuck shop
Thursday evening tuck shop
Helping at concerts, including refreshments
Distributing posters

Please talk to reception or any member of staff if you can help.

You'll also find us on Twitter @MidHertsFriends.

Music Centre details

Birchwood Avenue
Hatfield
AL10 0PS
Find on a map

01707 270025
midhertsmusicenquiries@hertfordshire.gov.uk

Regional Manager: Tansy Agnew

Regional Business & Admin Manager: Oliver Milne

Regional Development Lead: Andrea Lee

Reception Administrator: Elizabeth Power

Office hours (term-time only)

Mon–Fri, 9am–7pm
Saturday: 9am–1pm

Attending your lessons or group

Things to bring to lessons:

Instrument (where required) and music.
a drink.

Drop-off and pick-up

We have a foyer with tables and chairs where parents and carers are welcome to wait while lessons take place.

If you are not waiting on site, please arrive promptly to pickup your children from the foyer of the Music Centre.