Beacon Bass Boost
Beacon Bass Boost is a brand new campaign designed to inspire young people to take up a bass instrument!
This bespoke programme offers local schools the chance to host a double bass, bassoon, tuba, euphonium, trombone or bass guitar from Bristol Beacon. These Bass Boost schools will then receive a number of special assemblies and workshops, featuring live performances, interactive activities and masterclasses, led by guest organisations including Brass Bands England, Royal Marines Service Band, Bristol University Symphonia, and Wells Cathedral School.
The first stage of the project will run until summer 2025.
Below you will find information on the Beacon Bass Boost package for young people wishing to learn a bass instrument with Bristol Beacon.
Schools sign up
Is your school interested in becoming a member of Beacon Bass Boost?
Fill out the sign up form below and tell us why your Primary or Secondary School should be involved!
Reduced lesson and instrument hire fees
Bass instruments lesson discount
If you are learning a bass instrument including double bass, bass guitar, bassoon, tuba or trombone you are eligible to access 50% off lesson fees, as part of our Endangered Instrument lesson discount.
Eligibility
Primary and Secondary aged students having music lessons with Bristol Beacon during school time.
To be receiving lessons that are timetabled by Bristol Beacon through SpeedAdmin.
How to apply
- Apply to learn the double bass, bassoon, tuba or trombone on SpeedAdmin via the Bristol Beacon website
- The discount will automatically be applied to your SpeedAdmin account
Reduced Instrument hire fees
Schools
As part of the Beacon Bass Boost package, schools will have access to a free instrument for the first term, followed by reduced fees if they continue to hire an instrument.
Parents
If your child wishes to start lessons with a bass instrument, we offer bursaries and discounts subject to Ts & Cs. Find out more about our financial support and how to hire an instrument via the button below.
Ensembles taster sessions
Fancy trying out one of our ensembles? Come along to our taster sessions below
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Instrumental Demo Day
18 June 2025
Our annual Instrumental Demo Day will have a Bass Boost feel this year! Schools can visit for one of the morning or the afternoon sessions at the Lantern Hall at Bristol Beacon. Each 2 hr session will feature a short musical performance and an opportunity for your pupils to try out a range of Bass instruments – from bass guitars and double basses to trombones and tubas!
Please note that in order to receive early bird booking information and booking link to this event, teachers can express their interest by answering question 11 on the Beacon Bass Boost sign up form here.
Join an ensemble
After completing one term of music lessons, we would love to invite you to take part in our Sparks ensembles for beginners. Come together and share the power of creating a musical experience with others.
Contact us
To find out more about becoming a member school of the Beacon Bass Boost scheme, or for any queries, please contact us below.
