Instrument hire
We provide instrument hire at competitive rates to all children and young people learning an instrument in Somerset.
We can supply most orchestral instruments but do not hire out pianos, keyboards or drum kits
About Instrument hire
Somerset Music offers low cost instrument hire to children and young people across Somerset. Subsidised rates are available to those in maintained schools and academies across the county and additional subsidies are available to children and young people who are entitled to free school meals, pupil premium and/or children looked after.
We have a stock of specialist instruments such as Taiko and large percussion, which are available for commercial hire as well as class sets of instruments available for school hire on a half termly or annual rate. The rates for this hire can be found on the prices section of the website.
Somerset Music also have a a selection of Music Technology, this is available to hire.
Individuals Schools Specialist and commercial hireIndividuals Instrument hire
Instrument hire at competitive rates is now available to all children and young people learning an instrument in Somerset.
Termly hire will be billed in advance of the start of the term. We hold a good stock of instruments but at times please be aware that hire will be subject to availability.
Charges from September 2025
| Rate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard Rate (Pupils in maintained Somerset Schools and Academies) | £36 per term |
| Reduced Rate (Pupils taught by Somerset Music Staff) | £10 per term |
| Independent Rate (Pupils at Independent/Out of County Schools) | £52 per term |
| Children Looked After and pupils entitled to free school meals and pupil premium | No charge |
To hire an instrument please complete the instrument hire application form.
Instrument hire application form Contact usSchools Instrument hire
For schools/settings participating in Classroom Instrumental Learning (CIL) the set of class instruments is provided as part of the package.
Full and half sets of class instruments are available for schools to hire on either a half termly or annual rate.
SCC Maintained Schools & Academies
| Annual rate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Class set of instruments (up to 30) | £790* |
| Half classs set of instruments (up to 15) | £395* |
Independent/Out of County Schools
| Annual rate | Cost |
|---|---|
| Class set of instruments (up to 30) | £870* |
| Half classs set of instruments (up to 15) | £435* |
*Please note, these charges exclude any delivery or VAT that may be payable and are applicable to the 2025/2026 academic year only.
Instrument hire will be billed in advance directly to parents/carers.
Contact usSchools Classroom Instrument resources for Early Years, KS1 & KS2
We can provide classroom instrument resources for Early Years, KS1 & KS2 instrument hire to schools in Somerset at very low cost.
The prices below include delivery and collection costs. If anything from the set is lost or broken the school will need to replace it.
The cost to hire per term (Autumn / Spring / Summer) is:
- £16 – Key Stage 2 Percussion Class pack – 46 instruments (RRP £170 worth of instruments)
- £16 – EYFS Percussion Class pack – 96 items! (RRP £165 worth of instruments)
- £16 – A-Star Sound Tubes 8-Note C Major Diatonic Set – 4 sets – 32 in total (RRP £76 worth of instruments)
- £25 – A-Star 25 Note Chromatic Glockenspiel x 30 (RRP £599 worth of instruments)
- £25 – Ocarinas x 36 & books x 36 (RRP £565 worth of instruments)
Specialist and commercial Instrument hire
Specialist instruments (for example – orchestral percussion) are available for hire. Please contact Somerset Music for further details.
Contact usPhone us on 0300 1237364 or send us a message