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Musicale Holiday Music Courses: A structured alternative to holiday clubs

Will you be booking your children onto a holiday activity this summer that's inspiring, educational and genuinely fun? Musicale's acclaimed Holiday Music Courses in Harpenden offer children aged 5–18 the chance to develop their musical skills, build confidence and make new friends in a supportive, high-quality environment.

Courses running this summer:

🎵 Step Up to Music (ages 5–7)

A fun introduction to music through singing, rhythm games, instrument exploration and ensemble playing.

📆 27-31 July and 3-7 August

🎺 Orchestras & Wind Bands (ages 8–18)

For young musicians up to advanced level, playing in standard-appropriate ensembles with specialist tutors. This summer's team includes international soloist Sarah Williamson and West End performer Lully Bathurst

📆 27-31 July and 3-7 August

🎭 Musical Theatre Course (ages 8–18) – a week-long production experience led by industry professionals, including West End star Emma Hatton & MD Steve Moss, ending with a staged show of High School Musical Jr.

📆 3-7 August

🎸 Musicale Rocks! (ages 11–18)

For aspiring band members, bringing together vocalists and instrumentalists to rehearse and perform popular rock and pop music with Matt Fishwick and Nat Chapman.

📆 3-7 August

Whether your child is taking their first musical steps or performing at a high level, Musicale's experienced tutors help every student grow in confidence, creativity and musical ability.

Places are limited. View dates, availability and booking information here:

Holiday Music Courses in Harpenden | Musicale

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Central Bedfordshire Council’s Early Years and Childcare team are holding drop-in sessions in the following libraries to support families to access early education and childcare funding. If you need support applying for childcare funding, help finding a suitable childcare setting or have any questions about your eligibility, please pop along to one of the sessions below:

Wednesday 29th April, 09:30 – 11:30am – Houghton Regis Library

Friday 1st May, 9:30 – 11am – Shefford Library

Wednesday 6th May, 09:15 – 11:30am – Flitwick Library

Tuesday 12th May, 09:30 – 11:00am – Dunstable Library

Tuesday 19th May, 10:30 – 12 noon – Stotfold Library

Wednesday 3rd June, 09:30- 11:00 am– Biggleswade Library

Thursday 11th June, 2pm – 3:15 pm – Sandy Library

Friday 3rd July, 09:30 – 12 noon– Leighton Buzzard Library