Learning to sing or play a musical instrument is great fun and approximately 5000 children and young people learn an instrument in our city's schools each year. Whilst children and young people can apply to start instrumental and vocal lessons at any time, the vast majority of new learners start lessons in September. Why not apply to BHMA for lessons now ready for your child to begin lessons at the beginning of the new academic year - there are over 20 instruments to choose f

We have some great opportunities for young string players (violin and cello) to join an ensemble on Saturday Morning at Varndean school. STRING GROUP at 10.00am: for children in year 2 in their first term of learning (you can join after only 3 instrumental lessons). The session will focus on extended musical activities such as listening, composing and improvising. STRING ENSEMBLE at 9.00am: for children in years 3 and 4 who have been learning for a year and approaching grade

Did you know that you that you can purchase a musical instrument without paying VAT? In many cases an additional saving can also be made on the Recommended Retail Price. The instrument must be portable and used for regular weekly music activity through Brighton & Hove Music & Arts. On an instrument costing £500 a saving of at least £100 can be made! For further information please see here

The BHMA Brass Ensemble had the great pleasure of leading the Children's Parade at the start of the Brighton Festival with a collection of Ska tunes. Shortly after, the Brighton & Hove Youth Concert Band and Big Band took to the Fringe City Stage on New Road. Pitch Perfect also saw music students on three different ‘pitches’ around the around the Royal Pavilion Estate with performances of acoustic pop and folk music in the Brighton Dome café-bar and chamber music in the Brig