At Hagbourne, we have a number of peripatetic teachers offering instrument through Oxfordshire Music Service. We also have private piano lessons available, iRock and our school choir.

If your child is interested in learning an instrument, further details on how to apply for lessons through OMS are available in the letter below, including details on how to check if you are eligible for free instrumental lessons and hire. 

Instrumental tuition

 If your child wishes to learn an instrument they can sign up for lessons with Oxfordshire Music Service (OMS). Please visit their website and sign up online by clicking the link below. 

They offer lessons in:

• strings: violin, viola, cello, double bass
• woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone
• brass: trumpet, cornet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, horn (French and tenor), tuba
• percussion: drum kit, tuned percussion,
• guitar: classical, electric and bass
• keyboard
• vocal/singing

If only one pupil applies for a group lesson, they will stay on the waiting list until a group can be formed. Applicants can opt for an individual lesson.

Help with payment

Families may be entitled to free lessons, ensemble membership and instrument hire if you are in receipt of one of the following benefits. 

• Universal Credit with an annual net earned income of no more than £7,400.

• Income Support

• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• Support under Part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999

• The guarantee element of Pension Credit

• Working Tax Credit run-on (paid for the four weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

• Child Tax Credit (with no Working Tax Credit) with an annual income of no more than £16,190

Please be aware that entitlement to Free School Meals does not guarantee entitlement for free music lessons. You may be liable for the cost of lessons if your entitlement is not confirmed.

Piano lessons

The school works with a private piano teacher who sometimes has spaces available throughout the school year. Please contact the office if you are interested and we can ask to have your name put on the waiting list if no spaces are available.

iRock

We also host iRock lessons where children form bands and become a keyboard player, a guitarist, a vocalist or a drummer. This is fantastic for both coordination, musical knowledge, confidence and team work. Follow the link to enrol your child https://www.irockschool.com/enrol

Choir

The Hagbourne School Choir is open to children in KS2 and they rehearse every Thursday after school. The choir have previously sung in Oxford, taken part in Young Voices as well as leading our school carol service and other local events. If your child is interested in joining the choir, please contact the school office.