Music service

Music groups and tuition for children in the borough

The Music service was established in 2000 and has developed with ‘Access and Inclusion’ at the heart of its aims and objectives. The service currently enables 2500 pupils to access a variety and breadth of opportunity at different levels.

Starting in the classroom the music service provides projects at the grass roots through wider opportunities, curriculum support and teacher CPD enabling pupils’ access to instrumental tuition. Singing is central to all programmes and activities within the Borough. This has enabled the service to build a strong foundation from which instrumental support has developed. In order to raise attainment and motivate young people the Music Service works collaboratively with professional partners, schools and communities to build and unite. The curriculum reflects the cultural diversity within the Borough and is accessible to everyone. 

The Music Service not only concentrates on the musical development of young people but also the musical education of all children. It is essential, in order to raise attainment and motivate young people, we work collaboratively with professional partners, schools and communities to build and unite.  This is in partnership with the DfES, BBC, National Foundation for Youth Music, John Lyons and other external partners and providers. 

If you require further information please contact your headteacher or the Music service 020 8753 3607

Hammersmith & Fulham Beginner Music Centres

The music service offers a range of instrumental tuition in four after-school centres, aimed at pupils in year three and above. Applications to a centre are via LEA schools.

Saturday Centre for Young Musicians

This provision is for pupils who have experience in playing a musical instrument. The two-hour session includes instrumental tuition, general musicianship and group ensemble playing. Applications to the Saturday Centre for Young Musicians are via LEA schools. 

Borough Youth Choirs, Youth Ensemble and Youth Orchestra 

Hammersmith & Fulham has two youth choirs, which meet from 5.00 - 5.45pm and 6.00 - 7.00pm on Wednesday evenings at Hammersmith Town Hall. The choirs are open to all young people. 

Pupils can also join an instrumental ensemble and youth orchestra. The ensemble meets from 6.15 - 7.30pm on Monday evenings at the town hall and also acts as a training group for the youth orchestra, which meets from 7.15 - 9.15pm on Wednesdays. Children who are interested in the choirs, ensemble or orchestra can find out more from their school or turn up to rehearsals. Regular auditions are held for the orchestra, whose members must be grade four standard and above.

Saturday School

Pupils in year six of some primary schools may be able to take part in Saturday morning sessions in a variety of subjects taught by teachers from St Paul's Girls School and Latymer Upper School. For more details phone 020 8741 1851.

For more information about the Music service contact us on 020 8753 3607 or email: artsteam@lbhf.gov.uk