Application for instrumental tuition

Instrumental Tuition

PART 1: APPLICATION FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

We are fortunate in having excellent music facilities at TBGS, and I strongly encourage all students to take advantage of individual music tuition available from over a dozen qualified peripatetic teachers.

At present, lessons may be taken on the following:

• Violin
• Flute
• Trumpet
• Saxophone
• Piano
• Viola
• Oboe
• French Horn
• Guitar
• Keyboard
• Cello
• Clarinet
• Trombone
• Percussion
• Voice/Singing
• Double Bass
• Bassoon
• Tuba
• Drums

There are enormous benefits to be gained from playing a musical instrument, both in terms of specific skills and personal development.

If you wish your son to continue or start instrumental lessons, please read the details below and complete Part 1 of the online application form at the bottom of this page.

Funding and Instrument Hire
There are a limited number of full- and part- bursaries available to enable students to receive instrumental lessons who otherwise would not be able to afford them.  To apply, please complete Part 2 of the form below, submitting alongside your application for lessons.

We further support successful applicants by providing practice space in school and allowing them to practise using school instruments, where available. This can be arranged with me when once a bursary has been awarded.

We have a small stock of instruments available to hire (free of charge to those in receipt of a bursary).  Please email ceastman@tbgs.torbay.sch.uk for more details.

If you wish to purchase an instrument, please follow this link for details of the Assisted Musical Instrument Purchase Scheme which allows you to buy VAT-free.

Lesson Details
In most cases, twenty or thirty-minute lessons are available. All our teachers are self-employed and normally charge in the region of £32.00 per hour, invoicing you at the beginning of each term.

Please read the ‘Peripatetic Music Teacher Guidance and Procedures’ document, which can be found here:

for full details including lesson times and notice periods.  By applying for lessons you are agreeing to abide by the guidance laid out therein.

All students are encouraged to take an active part in the musical life of the school by joining one of our wide range of ensembles and bands which take place at lunchtime or after school

Mr C Eastman
Head of Music

    I wish my son to receive lessons for (Instrument)

    Please select lesson length

    Please indicate whether a beginner or give the approximate standard reached.

    Student Name

    Tutor Group (in September):

    Parent/Carer's Name

    Parent/Carer's Signature

    Date

    Please provide a contact phone number and email address to enable the peripatetic teacher to
    contact you directly:

    Phone:

    email:

    Please note that invoices are payable termly before tuition begins to the individual teacher concerned and at least a half-term's written notice is required for the cessation of lessons.

    PART 2: APPLICATION FOR A MUSIC BURSARY
    (Only fill this information if required, otherwise leave blank)

    To be submitted twice yearly
    Please complete all sections and sign the declaration below.
    All information contained in this form will be treated in strict confidence by the Remissions Panel

    Student Name

    Tutor Group

    Name & address of claimant

    Instrument

    Type of lesson (Duration/Individual/Group etc.)

    Section 1 - Are you currently in receipt of:

    Any State Benefits

    Free School Meals

    Incapacity Benefit - if Yes, is this your sole source of income

    Widowed Mother's Allowance - if Yes, is this your sole source of income

    Is you child a beneficiary of any Trust Fund or separate source of income

    Section 2
    Total amount of household income per week (including student's income, if any)

    Total average outgoings per week

    Total cost of tuition

    Proposed amount of parental contribution towards lessons

    Section 3
    If you are not in receipt of any of the above allowances, please tell us (on the reverse of this form)
    why you are asking for assistance with the cost of music lessons. Please also include any further
    information to support your claim.

    Declaration
    I/we declare that the details above are a full and correct statement to the best of my/our knowledge
    and belief.
    I/we undertake to inform Torquay Boys' Grammar School immediately if my/our benefit ceases and of
    any other change in my/our circumstances.
    I/we understand that provision of misleading information or failure to disclose full details may lead to
    the recovery of any monies paid.
    Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s)

    Date

    Please click submit when finished.

    Data Protection The information collected on this form will be processed and will be stored electronically and/or in hardcopy by the School in compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation. The data may be shared with an agent of the School, but only for administrative or other service provision purposes. If you would like further information about Data Protection, please contact the School Data Protection Officer. By signing or submitting this form. You acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to this data processing. Detailed information is available in the Privacy Notices at www.tbgs.co.uk.