ANPS Band and Strings Program has a small number of string and band instruments available for long term hire at very competitive rates. There are also a number of reputable music companies and local music stores that have hiring schemes for band and string instruments.
There are small number of ANPS-owned instruments that can be hired out at reasonable rates. These include Oboe, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass and Glockenspiel. Information will be provided to those that are interested in the instruments that we have available.
Contact music@anpspandc.org or band-hire@anpspandc.org
The reputable SIZE Music company provides ANPS with a selection of quality band instruments at reasonable rates. Hire through SIZE Music is organised by Emma Harris, our Band Instrument Hire coordinator.
Account Name: ANPS P&C Band Account
Bank: Commonwealth Bank
BSB: 062102
Account Number: 10122386
Please help us track your payment by including your personalised invoice reference in the transfer details.
Review and sign the hire agreement emailed to you and make payment first.
Please note we are strict about only handing out instruments if the hire agreement form and payment have been completed.
If you've received an email offer from Kate about hiring a string instrument from the ANPS BSP, you'll be able to collect your instrument during Week 1 and 2 of Term 1.
Collection dates and times: TBD.
If you've arranged to hire a band instrument via SIZE you'll be able to collect your instrument during Week 2 of Term 1.
Collection dates and times: To be coordinated directly with Emma Harris
The Arts Unit (NSW Dept or Ed) (rentals). Contact Marc Zovaro, https://www.artsunit.nsw.edu.au/instrument-hire,
Ph: 8512 1163, Email: marc.zovaro@det.nsw.edu.au
The Sydney String Centre (rent OR purchase).
314 High St, Chatswood. Ph: 9904 8051 https://www.violins.com.au
North Shore Strings. (rent OR purchase).
Lower Ground Suite 4, 275 Alfred Street, North Sydney Ph 9955 0585 or 0412 452 762. http://www.northshorestrings.com.au/site/
Logan’s Pianos (rent OR purchase).
250 Burwood Rd, Burwood. Ph: 9744 2400 https://www.loganspianos.com.au
The Young Fiddler, http://youngfiddler.com.au/violins/
You may wish to buy an instrument outright, which may end up better value in the long run. String instruments come in different sizes and you may need to change sizes several times as your child gets bigger.
Second hand instruments can be an excellent option, but are sometimes more trouble than they are worth. Please ask a tutor or conductor before buying an instrument. Details of good stores and plans, including SIZE Music hire options, will be provided with your offer letter.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY AN INSTRUMENT BEFORE OFFER LETTERS HAVE BEEN SENT OUT.