The Links Page! Many of the sites listed belong to local businesses and organisations. Others are for businesses and organisations with national reach but which - usually from personal experience - I believe are useful for string players. I hope you find it useful. Please contact me if you have any suggestions for additions to the listing.

Links are organised under the following headings:

ESTA European String Teachers Association (British Branch)

A European Association for violin, viola, cello and double-bass players and teachers who are concerned with improving the quality of music education.

Based in Harpenden. Non-residential and residential holiday music courses in Harpenden and around the UK.

Music courses for adults (all instrument groups). Concerts by acclaimed artists. Also incorporates the Benslow Instrument Loan Scheme, a national resource, lending quality stringed instruments to talented youngsters.

Local and international musician and pianist. Tuition, concerts, couses... Husband Bob does Storytelling for Children with which he has enchanted children the world over.

Promotes all kinds of music for all young people in the county.

Fuller Music Sheet musicfor strings available for mail order.

Carries what is probably the largest stock of string music in the UK (if not Europe) and it is always their intention to fulfil orders on a straight-from-the-shelf, same-day, first-class-post basis.  Their huge stock (currently about 30,000 books of string music) includes multiple copies of the most popular string titles from the catalogues of many  publishers both large and small. (I use it regularly; highly recommended!)

Stringed instruments, accessories and workshop services to string players of all ages and abilities. An outstanding range of instruments from contemporary British and European makers. The in-house workshop offers maintenance, repair and restoration of violins, violas, cellos and bows. Online ordering of strings and accessories available.

(The clue is in the name!) Instrument sales, sheet music (all instruments) and mail order.

Claims to be the world's best selection of sheet music, books about music, tuition books, music software, and musical instruments & accessories. Has come in very handy ordering sheet music online to print off at home.

Comprehensive range of new and second hand CDs, vinyl and music books.

Download scores and sheet music

'the leading music composition and notation software'

An introduction to the world of music notation software! Costs under 10 US dollars to download. Free tryout version available as well.

String Quartet (in which I play violin and occasionally, viola) resident at Michaelhouse, Cambridge. Performs recitals in Cambridge and in the home counties region.

One of the best-known and best-supported choral groups in the area, with a wide repertoire and an ever-growing reputation for high standards of music making.

An unofficial round-up of the huge number of non-professional orchestras in the UK with links to many including the Hitchin and Stevenage Symphony Orchestras.

Our local community, coming together to celebrate our diverse local and world cultures;

a world-class festival right here in Hitchin!

HitchinFestival has been going for over 15 years and brings the community together in a celebration of local, national and international culture and entertainment.

'All things to all recording artists, from demos to finished professional masters'

A professional composer and arranger of music for schools, films and just for pleasure. 

Promoting musical activities in the North Herts area; includes an Events Calendar advertising the activities of member groups.

Steve Bingham is internationally renowned for his solo recitals on violin and electric violin, but he is also involved in many musical collaborations...

ISM Incorporated Society of Musicians

The UK’s professional body for musicians. Promotes the art of music and the interests of musicians (including teachers) through campaigns, support and practical advice.

Making Music (formerly National Federation of Music Societies)

Represents and supports over 2,800 voluntary and amateur music groups throughout the UK, including choirs, orchestras, music promoters, samba bands, jazz groups, festivals, handbell ringers, barbershop choruses, brass bands, and more...

Huge amount of up-to-date information and ideas.

Huge amount of up-to-date information and ideas.The Umbrella organisation for the competitive festivals of the performing arts across the UK and beyond.

Live classical music listings, the concert search engine.Easy search form, masses of events.

'Classical music at your fingertips.' Excellent search site including concerts, CDs, opera, ballet, music festivals and events for 'kids' and 'teens'.

A free, open source software for recording and editing sounds. Available for Mac OS X, Microsoft Windows, GNU/Linux, and other operating systems.

A safe community for young people to showcase their music, collaborate, compete and develop their talent.

Music Toolkit: six programs that introduce key musical concepts in a fully interactive way. Suitable for foundation to key stage 2 level.

Grandma Dingley's INGENIOUSLY MUSICAL TALES. Brilliant new albums for introducing kids to classical music!Ideal for listening to on the school run, in the classroom or as a bedtime story. Aimed at Key Stages 1 & 2. Suitable for all ages.

Children's entertainer; close-up magic; all occasions.

The definitive guide to Hitchin, Hertfordshire

The hertfordshire business directory

Local business search, reviews

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