Brass Instruments - The Facts
Trumpet & Cornet | When to start: | Tuition is available from year 4. The brass teacher will advise, it is preferable to have your second teeth. |
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| Running costs | Virtually none - just valve oil and slide grease | |
| Hire costs: | Trumpets can be hired from HMS for £10 per month | |
| Purchase Price: | Trumpets can be bought from HMS from £147 for a basic student instrument | |
| General: | These instruments are very versatile, they give the student the opportunity to play in a wide array of ensembles from orchestras to jazz bands, and from brass bands to pop bands |
French Horn | When to start: | Tuition is available from year 4. The brass teacher will advise, it is preferable to have your second teeth. |
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| Running costs | Virtually none - just valve oil and slide grease | |
| Hire costs: | Horns are lent free by HMS for the first year of learning through The Endangered Species Scheme | |
| Purchase Price: | New horns start at about £900, contact HMS for a discounted price | |
| General: | This is a great instrument to play, you will always be in demand and there are some great parts to play in orchestras and wind bands. | |
Trombone | When to start: | Tuition is available from year 4. The brass teacher will advise, it is preferable to have your second teeth, also arm length will be a determining factor, although HMS does have a limited stock of Kinder Trombones |
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| Running costs | Virtually none - just slide grease | |
| Hire costs: | Trombones are lent free by HMS for the first year of learning through The Endangered Species Scheme | |
| Purchase Price: | Trumpets can be bought from HMS from £147 for a basic student instrument | |
| General: | These instruments are very versatile, they give the student the opportunity to play in a wide array of ensembles from orchestras to jazz bands, and from brass bands to pop bands | |
Euphonium | When to start: | Tuition is available from year 4. The brass teacher will advise, it is preferable to have your second teeth, size may also be a contributory factor. |
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| Running costs | Virtually none - just valve oil and slide grease | |
| Hire costs: | Euphoniums are lent free by HMS for the first year of learning through The Endangered Species Scheme | |
| Purchase Price: | Euphoniums can be bought from approximately £800, contact HMS for a discounted price | |
| General: | These instruments are very versatile, they give the student the opportunity to play in a wide array of ensembles from orchestras to jazz bands, and from brass bands to pop bands | |
Tuba | When to start: | Tuition is available from year 4. The brass teacher will advise, it is preferable to have your second teeth, size may also be a contributory factor. |
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| Running costs | Virtually none - just valve oil and slide grease | |
| Hire costs: | Tubas are lent free by HMS for the first year of learning through The Endangered Species Scheme | |
| Purchase Price: | Tubas can be bought from approximately £2000, contact HMS for a discounted price | |
| General: | These instruments are in great demand in wind bands, brass bands and orchestras | |
