Retailers
John Myatt Woodwind and Brass - Instrument Specialists
Evans-Pughe Strings - Violins- Violas- Cellos- Double Basses- Electric Instruments- Bows- Cases- Strings- Accessories- Restoration- Repairs- Rehairing- Valuations- Insurance
Viola Maker - also articles about the viola, its history, issue of size and current attitudes towards the instrument.
Quote Benslow Music Trust as the introducing party and receive a special price on your insurance.
Dawke's Music - The Woodwind and Brass Warehouse
June Emerson Wind Music (distribution) and Emerson Edition (publishing)
Vivace Violins - Specialises in the sale of fine stringed instruments, bows and accessories.
A local professional recording studio which delivers top quality results for all styles of live music - from instrumental, acoustic, opera to heavy metal at affordable prices.
A fast, friendly service, whether you want a student trumpet or a professional quality trombone. Brass instruments, as well as mouthpieces, mutes and cleaning kits.
A specialist website for all sax players.
Letchworth's hugely popular independent record store. All styles of music on, both new and secondhand, including CDs, DVDs, Vinyl and music books.
One Voice Music - Specialist supplier of Brazilian & Cuban percussion instruments, cases, accessories, CDs and learning packs.
Societies
Benslow Recorded Music for all
An organisation set up to enable groups of interested people, including those with limited musical knowledge, to receive illustrated talks on a wide variety of music by experienced presenters. There is no charge, however a contribution towards travel and the cost of handouts is required. Presenters are prepared to travel within 30 miles of Hitchin. Click the above link to email for more information.
The British Double Reed Society's website
The music directory for Beds, Herts and Bucks featuring live music for the three counties and music resources
Find out more about the Adult Residential Colleges Association.
www.clarinetandsaxophone.co.uk
The website of the Clarinet and Saxophone Society of Great Britain
National Association of Musical Instrument Repairers
Commissioning and providing repertoire for amateur and young chamber musicians, of all levels of technical ability, for rehearsal, educational purposes and performance.
www.violoncellosocietylondon.org
A society of cellists for all cellists in the United Kingdom.
One Voice Music promotes the teaching and performance of Afrobrazilian and Afrocuban percussion and dance in the UK.
If you play, teach, make, sell, write music for or just enjoy listening to flutes, the British Flute Society is for you.
Amateur Ensembles
A round-up of non-professional / community orchestras in the UK.
Thameside Clarinet Choir - Based near Kingston upon Thames - rehearses weekly with invitation Playing Days twice a year and an extensive library.
www.btinternet.com/~logical/orpheus.html
Orpheus Choir of North Herts. Chamber group of 24 members based at Little Benslow Hills. Meets on Tuesday evenings and always welcomes new applicants.
www.stevenagesymphony.freeserve.co.uk
The friendly Stevenage Symphony Orchestra rehearses weekly during term-time and performs up to three times a year.
One of Hertfordshire's premier independent amateur orchestras.
Directories, Composers and Performers
Visit the Hitchin website and find out more about this historic market town.
SeaHook Music - Compositions and Arrangements for Wind Ensembles, specialising in music for Clarinet Choir.
Information on composer, performers, record labels and music organisations.
Cellist and Benslow tutor Penelope Lynex's website
Beauchamp House International Music and Drama Holiday Courses
Simply…great teachers, great music and great fun.
Based in Gloucestershire we have been running our highly acclaimed music and drama holiday courses for over 20 years. The tuition is first class, the music excellent and a fun time is guaranteed.
Look here for our 2008 programme.