Musical Instrument Hire Scheme

For pupils atschools/academies/collegesbased outside North East Lincolnshire

About the Scheme

Music and Performing Arts Services (MAPAS) currently operate a scheme for the hire of musical instruments.

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ – Terms and Conditions of the Scheme

All MAPAS owned instruments will be hired subject to a written agreement and MAPAS reserve the right to request the immediate return of instruments when necessary at any time such as where the terms of the hire arrangements are breached.

Instruments will only be issued after receipt of the signed agreement by the parent/carer and the accredited teacher. Failure to return an instrument when requested will result in the hirer being responsible for the full replacement cost.

The hire of an instrument requires that –

The pupil is having regular tuition for the full period of the agreement.

The hirer must assume the responsibility for the instrument and arrange insurance cover for the instrument on their home contents’ insurance. Should the instrument be lost, stolen or damaged, the parent/carer is responsible for the full replacement cost.
The hirer will be responsible for the routine maintenance/wear and tear/servicing of the instrument including the replacement of disposable items such as strings or reeds.
No major repairs or overhauls will be undertaken without authorisation from MAPAS.
Where an instrument is damaged, lost or stolen the hirer must immediately inform MAPAS so that the appropriate course of action can be advised.
Should you decide to discontinue hire, the instrument should be returned by the hirer to MAPAS in a satisfactory condition. Where repairs are required at this point MAPAS will make arrangements for such repairs and will invoice the hirer separately for the relevant costs. If the instrument is beyond repair the hirer may be held responsible for its replacement.

Charges

All charges will be made annually. The charge for the hire of an instrument on this Instrument Hire Scheme, regardless of its value, is £60.00 per year inc VAT. We reserve the right to amend the cost at short notice.

Full payment should accompany the enclosed Agreement Form.

Should your child decide to discontinue lessons, this office must be informed immediately and arrangements made for youto return the instrument.It is your responsibility to return the instrument following the hire period. If notification is not given at least 2 weeks before the renewal date, the annual charge for the forthcoming year may become due.

If you wish to hire an instrument please complete the information on the attached Agreement Form and return with a cheque made payable toNorth East Lincolnshire Council (NELC) to:

Resource Officer, North East Lincolnshire Council

Music & Performing Arts Services Centre, c/o John Whitgift Academy

Crosland Road, Grimsby

DN37 9EH

Tel: 01472 323550

Fax: 01472 323480