Instrument hire and purchase
Children and young people playing in Music Service groups or having lessons with a Music Service tutor can benefit from 2 schemes. This is to make sure that they have access to an instrument at an affordable cost.
- the Music Service Instrument Hire Scheme allows parents and carers to hire an instrument at an affordable price. This is so that the cost of buying an instrument does not stop the pupil from having lessons
- the Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS), allows parents and carers to purchase an instrument through the Music Service. They can benefit from the VAT saving and any discounts that suppliers give to us. This scheme has the full support of HMRC. Strict criteria apply but we can advise if you're eligible, however most parents and carers are
Contact the office for more information about the 2 options:
- call: 0161 483 7636
- email: music.service@stockport.gov.uk
Contact the office before filling in the forms below to make sure the correct instrument is available for your child:
Instrumental hire agreement
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