Our instrument store is vast.  We have over 25 different instruments to choose from and around 7,000 instruments - string: violin, viola, cello, double bass; woodwind: flute, oboe, clarinet; brass: trumpet, cornet, tenor horn, euphonium, baritone horn, french horn, trombone, tuba.

Hiring an instrument 

Instruments are available for hire by pupils having Severn Arts lessons and members of our music centre groups and intermediate and youth ensembles. Hiring an instrument from us is easy.  Complete our instrument hire application form to tell us what you want and make your payment, we will then deliver direct to your child’s school.

We charge £33 per instrument to hire an instrument for up to one term.

All of our instruments are insured against accidental damage and loss. We also provide a replacement instrument free of charge if your instrument needs repairing or your child needs a bigger size, simply complete our request a replacement form and we will arrange the rest for you.

Please allow two weeks after making your application for delivery or collection. Payment is required in advance.

Apply for instrument hire

Replacement instrument

If your instrument is damaged or develops a problem, or if your child needs a larger sized stringed instrument as they grow, Severn Arts will provide a replacement instrument free of charge. Simply contact our office and an exchange date will be agreed. You will need to return the instrument to the school reception by the exchange date, so that we can collect it at the same time as leaving a replacement.

Request a replacement

Cancelling instrument hire

If for any reason you need to cancel your instrument hire it isn’t a problem all we ask is that you:

  • Complete our instrument hire cancellation form
  • Notify us when your instrument is available for collection from your child’s school (or even better return it to Severn Arts offices)