Section 1:     Direct billing to parents

 

All prices have been held at the 2019/20 rate to reflect the difficult times we are currently facing. BMT will continue to deliver remote lessons where necessary or preferable.

 

Instrumental teaching – available on all instruments subject to availability

• 33 lessons per academic year and all fees are payable per term in advance
• Parents are billed directly whether lessons are in music centres or schools, except where a school has agreed to subsidise pupils using pupil premium.

 

Individual lessons			Group lessons
Length	Tuition only rate	Music Centre members	All group lessons are 30 minutes
20 minutes	£156	£130	Small Group	£106
30 minutes	£236	£200	Large Group	£76

• Small Group is for 2/3 pupils – up to Grade 2
• Large Group is for 4 – 6 pupils – up to Grade 1 and is intended to follow on from WCPM for those pupils who want to continue learning or start learning an instrument
• Longer lessons are available for senior students – enquire at musicservice@bucksmusic.org
• Individual lessons have discounted rates for Music Centre members to recognise the value of playing in ensembles to the development of instrumental skills. The discounted rate shown above is for lessons and does not include the Music Centre membership – this remains at £80.

 

Music Centre membership    £80 per term

• Membership gives access to all ensembles at our Music Centres, including Hi-Gain
• Details of all Music Centre timetables are on our website: bucksmusic.org
• Some activities during the year, such as Masterclasses and holiday courses will have discounted rates for Music Centre members

 

Instrument hire

• All instruments from our stock (subject to availability) can be hired at a cost of £25 per term
• Loans are available to all young musicians in Buckinghamshire, but priority is given to BMT Music Centre members

 

Subsidies to promote opportunity for all children

• Subsidies can be applied to all fees listed above

 

Students eligible for Free School Meals		50% reduction
Siblings	2nd child	15% reduction
	3rd child	30% reduction
	Each subsequent child	50% reduction

 

• BMT encourages schools to support families eligible for FSM by subsidizing the remaining 50% of lessons fees using Pupil Premium
• Other exceptional subsidies may be applied in discussion with the Director

 

Section 2:     BMT Secondary Membership Package

 

BMT is offering a new Membership Package for Secondary Schools to benefits schools using our services and seeking to create a musical community of schools across the county.

 

The table below shows the member discounts for regular services in addition to some member-only benefits. The membership costs £200 for the year and allows you to select from the following reductions and benefits. Contact director@bucksmusic.org to order.

 

Service	Member rate	Non-member rate
‘Focus on Sound’ from Music First	£100	£350
Orchestras for All ‘Modulo’ programme	FREE	£200
Choir, Band, Ensemble leaders	£44ph	£45ph
Music Improvement consultancy (per day)	£300	£500
Music Mark School Membership	FREE	Not available
Termly briefing for Heads and HoDs	FREE	Not available

 

Music Mark School Membership

• Only available to members, providing access to all Music Marks member only resources and events. See the Music Mark website for more details.

 

Termly briefing for Heads & Heads of Music

• For members only, a breakfast briefing with a focus on Ofsted, Curriculum, Cultural Education and updates from DfE Arts team, MusicMark and Artswork

 

‘Focus on Sound’ from Music First

• Certain features are only available through BMT’s Music Hub deal, most importantly that you get the Pro version with unlimited licenses included
• Existing users can port their membership into this deal and benefit from any saving
• Bespoke options available to bolt on Soundtrap, Noteflight or Aurelia at beneficial prices
• More details here: https://www.focusonsound.com/

 

Orchestras for All ‘Modulo’ programme

• Free membership via BMT (including transport costs) – all it will cost you will be the cover costs for you to attend the Regional and National Meets
• Perfect for inspiring a new, mixed instrument, mixed ability ensemble or your existing orchestra, particularly if you have mixed line-up
• Bespoke arrangements provided and Regional Meet with City of London Sinfonia players
• National Meet in Birmingham at the end of the year
• More details here: https://www.orchestrasforall.org/modulo-programme

 

Choir, Band and Ensemble leaders

• For all types of choir or group in your school, we will match the right teacher with your needs

 

Music Improvement consultancy

• BMT has a senior team with a wide range of experience and expertise in schools and the wider sector and we will match the individual with the right skills to plan a support package with you to support your development needs
• Possible areas of focus might include Curriculum Review and Development, OfSTED Deep Dive preparation, Timetabling, Artsmark support and guidance