Peripatetic Music Service

Peripatetic Music Service

As part of the outstanding musical education we aim to offer, Borlase has its own Peripatetic Music Service for students that wish to undertake one-to-one instrumental or vocal lessons during the school day. The peripatetic music service is a vibrant and highly valued part of school life; around two hundred and fifty students in the school currently use it, and we have 12 peripatetic music teachers (names and experience can be found below) specialising in instruments including: Violin/Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Piano, Percussion, Electric/Acoustic/Classical Guitar, Voice and Brass. 

Students can choose to undertake either 30-minute or 20-minute lessons. Thirty lessons are completed over the course of an academic year. Fees from September 2026 will be set as follows: 

30-minute lessons: £23

20-minute lessons: £15.50

Peripatetic Music Staff

At Borlase we are proud to have an excellent team of highly qualified, experienced and engaging music teachers. In recruiting our teachers we insist that not only should they be expert teachers, but that they are actively working as players. We think this is an important ingredient in ensuring that our students become accomplished performers as well as players, and this is borne out by the excellent contribution the students make to our school concerts and productions. Some of our peripatetic music staff also undertake wider roles within the department including running extracurricular ensembles. For further information about their qualifications and expertise please read their individual biographies on our Peripatetic Music Service website page.