Music
Enquiries
Instrument and print music hire
The Arts Unit has a large collection of instruments available for hire to government schools and to parents with children attending government schools. Instruments are available for hire on a term by term or annual basis.
The Arts Unit also has a large collection of orchestral, concert band, choral and stage band print music for hire, appropriate for a wide range of abilities, available to government schools, non-government schools and community users.
Please direct all enquiries about instrument and print music hire to: nick.cowell@det.nsw.edu.au
Creative Arts Resource Loans
The Creative Arts Resource Loans (CARL) provides access to musical instruments for school-aged students in the NSW Department of Education at a nominal cost.
The instrument hire contract is with the school, not parents/carers, P&Cs or bandmasters. Please contact your school for support.
Resource loan fees
CARL 2023 term hire fees per instrument:
- 1 Term $120.00
- 2 Terms $140.00
- 3 Terms $180.00
- 1 School Year $180.00
Please email all enquiries about CARL to: CARL@det.nsw.edu.au
Instrument hire fees
| Instrument | Term ex GST | Year ex GST |
|---|---|---|
| Baritone horn | $330 | |
| Bassoon | $157.50 | $630 |
| Cello | $52.50 | $210 |
| Clarinet | $52.50 | $70 |
| Bass clarinet wood | $105.00 | $420 |
| Bass clarinet ABS | $78.75 | $315 |
| Double bass | $105.00 | $420 |
| Euphonium | $92.50 | $370 |
| Flute | $52.50 | $210 |
| French horn | $92.50 | $370 |
| Oboe | $105.00 | $200 |
| Piccolo | $52.50 | $150 |
| Alto sax | $78.75 | $330 |
| Tenor sax | $87.50 | $330 |
| Baritone sax | $105.00 | $420 |
| Trombone | $52.50 | $100 |
| Trumpet | $52.50 | $100 |
| Tuba 3/4 | $105.00 | $400 |
| Tuba 4/4 | $125.00 | $525 |
| Viola | $27.50 | $100 |
| Violin | $27.50 | $100 |
Additional to the instruments listed above, TAU has an extensive range of orchestral percussion instruments available for short term hire, including timpani, orchestral chimes, orchestral xylophone, concert bass drum, vibraphone, marimba and crotales.
Also available for short term hire are band risers and choir risers. There are 12 band risers available, 4 each in 3 different heights: 100 or 200 or 300 high x 2440 wide x 1230 deep.
There are 5 Sico choir risers available, each with 3 tiers and rear safety barrier. These choir risers are mounted on wheels and are easy to manoeuvre. Each riser will accommodate approximately 20 primary students: 5 per tier, with 5 standing on the ground in front of the first tier.
Instrument hire conditions
- A hire agreement must be signed, before items are collected from Arts Unit premises. The hirer is responsible for the collection and return of all equipment, being aware of the size, shape and weight of the items to be moved.
- The hirer is responsible for care and maintenance of instruments whilst on loan. Any repairs or modifications to any instruments must be approved by the Arts Unit prior to commencement of work.
- The hirer agrees to pay the cost of replacement, as determined by the Arts Unit, or repairs should the instrument be lost or damaged while on loan. For insurance purposes, the instrument is covered by the Department’s insurance whilst it is on Departmental property (such as a school) or whilst it is being used for Departmental purposes (for instance, at a school concert at an external venue). The instrument is not covered at other times (such as in the hirer’s house or in transit). It is advised that the hirer takes out insurance to cover the instrument whilst it is in their possession.
- The hirer agrees to return the instrument immediately should the Arts Unit need to recall it from loan.
- Orchestral instruments may be borrowed for a minimum period of one week and a maximum period of one year, after which time a new hire agreement may be generated.
- Percussion and audio equipment may be borrowed for weekly periods only.
- Members of the Arts Unit performing ensembles are eligible for a discount of 30%.
Please direct all enquiries to: nick.cowell@det.nsw.edu.au
Print music hire fees and conditions
Orchestral/band set hire fees
Government schools: $40 handling fee per set (Inc GST)
Non-government schools and community groups: $66 handling fee per set
Maximum number of sets per loan is 3.
Vocal or choral score
Government schools: $1 handling fee (Inc GST)
Non-government schools and community groups: $1.65 handling fee (inc GST)
There is no limit to the number of choral scores per loan.
Full payment by cheque is required before music can be issued.
Conditions of hire
- All music borrowed must be returned in the condition in which it was received.
- All markings on the music must be made in soft lead pencil only and be carefully removed after use, otherwise, a fee will be charged.
- On receiving material, borrowers must check against the inventory we supply and again before returning the material.
- A charge will be made for all missing or defaced material at full replacement cost, and borrowing rights will be suspended until payment of the replacement cost is received.
- The standard borrowing time is 12 weeks.
- The Arts Unit reserves the right to recall any material at any time for whatever reason it deems valid. In this situation a refund may be offered to the hirer.
- The photocopying of music hired from the Arts Unit is illegal in all circumstances. The music on hire is owned by the Arts Unit and, while on hire, is not covered by any photocopying license. Any questions concerning performance and copyright should be directed to the Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners’ Society (A.M.C.O.S.) at 02 9935 7700 or The Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA) at 02 9935 7900
Please direct all enquiries to: nick.cowell@det.nsw.edu.au
