Instrument hire for the academic year 2025-2026
- Instrument hire incurs an additional charge
- Parents/pupils agree to the instrument hire terms and conditions stated during the registration process. A copy is available on our website.
- A deposit will be required before instruments can be loaned to pupils. This deposit will be refunded upon return of the instrument in a good working condition.
Calderdale Music has a large stock of instruments and is pleased to make these available to students to assist with their musical studies.
Instruments are subject to availability. An instrument will only be issued upon receipt of a signed hire agreement and payment of a refundable deposit.
Instrument Hire Prices
Instrument hire is grouped in to 4 categories:
Instrument Hire A
£7 per half term (Refundable Deposit – £14)
- Classical Guitar
- Acoustic Guitar
- Recorder
- Snare drum
- Viola
- Violin
Instrument Hire B
£10 per half term (Refundable Deposit – £20)
- Clarinet (in Bb)
- Trumpet
- Flute
- Keyboard (we do not loan keyboard stands)
- Trumpet
Instrument Hire C
£12.50 per half term (Refundable Deposit – £25)
- Cello
Instrument Hire D
£15 per half term (Refundable Deposit – £30)
- Oboe
- Saxophones – alto and tenor
General Terms and Conditions
- This agreement is between you (the parent/pupil) and Calderdale Music.
- It is the responsibility of the parent/pupil to collect the instrument from the Calderdale Music office, sign the agreement and pay the refundable deposit before the instrument is allocated.
- The instrument provided will be in good working condition.
- Parent/pupils are advised to arrange adequate insurance for instruments on loan. This may already be covered by household contents insurance but the position regarding this should be clarified with your insurer.
- The instrument must not be used by any person other than the student to whom it is loaned.
- The instrument (including mouthpieces, bows and other accessories) remains the property of the Calderdale Music and may be recalled for inspection at any time.
- Some instruments require accessories (rosin for string instrument bows, reeds for wind instruments, valve oil etc.). Instruments will not normally come with a supply of such accessories – please consult with your instrumental teacher for details of what may be needed (we warn that valve oil can be hazardous if ingested). Flutes, clarinets, oboes and bassoons will be provided with one reed. Replacement reeds are the responsibility of the parent/pupil.
- Instruments can only be hired by students having lessons with Calderdale Music or attending one of our ensembles.
- Guitars, violins and cellos are available in smaller sizes and can be swapped as the pupil grows.
Damage/Loss
- If an instrument is loaned from Calderdale Music stock, the parent/pupil accepts responsibility for any loss or damage caused by accident, theft, attempted theft, maltreatment or otherwise.
- If the instrument is not returned, you will be charged for the full cost of a replacement.
- The parent/pupil will be charged for a comparable replacement if the instrument is lost or irreparably damaged. The full costs of any damage (other than from regular use) will also be charged to the parent/carer. Any damage must be reported to Calderdale Music and will be carried out by a specialist instrument technician.
Instrument Repair
- Minor damage incurred through regular use will be repaired by a specialist instrument technician and will not be charged for. Parent/pupils must not attempt to repair the instrument. If you come across any problems with your instrument please speak to your Music Leader or call the Calderdale Music office for advice on 01422 401260.
- If the instrument requires repairing or the pupil requires a larger instrument (strings/guitars) it is the responsibility of the parent/pupil to return the instrument to the Calderdale Music office and collect the new instrument when it is ready.
Returning The Instrument
- If a student stops lessons or leaves full time education, the instrument must be returned to the Calderdale Music office.
- Do not leave the instrument with a Music Leader or your school’s office.
- The parent/student will continue to be liable for the instrument until Calderdale Music issues an email receipt to indicate the instrument has been returned to stock.
- The instruments condition will be assessed after its return and any repairs required beyond wear and tear will be charged for.
- If the instrument is returned in good working condition the deposit will be refunded to the payer.