Hire an Instrument

SaMM has a small pool of instruments (mostly violins, but also some brass instruments) that have been donated to us over the past few years. We have had all of these instruments repaired/restored and they are all currently in very good condition.

Currently we have:

2 x full size violins
1 x 3/4 size violin
1 x trumpet
1 x Full size FrenchHorn (with Bb key)
1 x trombone

Hirers are expected to:

be current SaMM Students
make sure the instrument is FULLY insured under the family house insurance policy
be responsible for having any damage repaired at registered SaMM instrument repairers
pay a hire fee of £30 per term (or £70 when hired for a year) NB: We offer free hire to families that need it.

If you would like to hire one of the above instruments, please let us know at: admin@sammtotnes.org

The Devon Music Hub has a vast collection of instruments which they also maintain and repair in their own workshop. They offer terrific value for money - currently £30 per term. We recommend you also visit their page at: https://www.musiceducationhub.org/site/parents-carers/hiring-an-instrument/

SaMMbassadors

The students at SaMM are surrounded by a rich and positive musical environment in which they obviously thrive. Every time I have worked with the students there, taking various workshops for all levels and ages, I have been struck by the engagement of each and every student, their passion and creativity coupled with a with willingness to learn and participate, as well as the inclusive atmosphere. I always look forward to these exciting mornings full of musical discovery.

Veronika Shoot

I am delighted and honoured to be an Ambassador for SaMM, which does such excellent work supporting music-making in Devon.

Having witnessed first-had the expertise, energy and enthusiasm of the highly skilled staff, as well as the wide-eyed wonder and enjoyment of the young participants, I know that this is hugely worthwhile enterprise.

Catherine Rimer Cellist