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Essex Music Service
Essex Music Service is part of Essex County Council, the Hub Lead Organisation for Greater Essex Music Hub.
We strive to improve opportunities for young people.
Returning a hired instrument?![]()
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If you no longer need your hired instrument, simply drop it off at your local Essex Library Service . Library staff will make sure it gets safely returned to us.![]()
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✅ Don’t forget to let us know you’re dropping it off by filling out the return form.![]()
🚫 Please don’t leave instruments at schools or with music teachers, as we’re unable to collect from there.![]()
❗ If your instrument is very large, please check with us before dropping it off.![]()
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Looking to hire instead? Our Instrument Hire Scheme is a great way to access instruments at a low, termly cost – perfect for practising at home!![]()
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Link to all info in comments 👇
Our parent and carer newsletter is full of instrumental information about music-making in Essex for our young musicians. Join us for our next In-Tune issue here: www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/site/schools/resources/newsletter/
Hands-on music-making with Sue Nicholls! ![]()
Primary colleagues—this one’s for you! Join the brilliant Sue Nicholls for a practical session packed with creative ideas to bring music alive in your classroom. Expect singing, movement, instruments and loads of take-away strategies. ![]()
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Sue worked as a music subject leader in many primary settings during her career as a teacher and has published several music resource books. Sue now works as an independent music education consultant leading workshops and courses for schools and music hubs. ![]()
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At the Greater Essex Music Conference this year, you can build your own agenda from a range of exciting sessions, plus network with teachers from across Essex, Southend and Thurrock. ![]()
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📅 9 July 2026 | 📍 Hylands House ![]()
For all teachers delivering music in primary, secondary & SEND settings. ![]()
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Find out more and book a place on the conference. www.greateressexmusichub.org.uk/site/greater-essex-music-hub-curriculum-conference-2026/
❓What’s a Community Music Centre and can my child join one?![]()
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Our Community Music Centres are local, out-of-school-hours centres offering a variety of opportunities including 1:1 tuition and group sessions and yes your child can join! ![]()
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Children have the opportunity to perform together and participate in concerts.![]()
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We have centres across the county for a variety of ages and abilities – details in comments.
This #StressAwarenessMonth we wanted to share a reminder of the power that music has on our mood and wellbeing. Many of us relax listening to music and the same can be true for our children and young people. ![]()
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🎹 🎵🎙️ Listening to music, playing an instrument or singing can all help with relaxation, regulating emotions, motivation, study and sleep. ![]()
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👉 Want to explore music opportunities for your child? Find out what’s available locally and see for yourself how getting involved in music could support their wellbeing. www.essexmusicservice.org.uk/
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