We currently offer an instrument hire program across the following instruments for our one-to-one, ensemble and Schools Program students:
Violin, viola, cello, double bass, oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium, tenor saxophone, bass clarinet and tuba.
From 2025 we will be outsourcing hire of flutes, clarinets, trumpets, trombones, baritone horn and alto saxophones. If you need to hire any of these instruments, these can be privately hired from the following recommended instrument hire companies:
- Central Coast Instrument Hire – email: centralcoastinstrumenthire@gmail.com, 0402 000 757, 0421 774 046 or visit www.centralcoastinstrumenthire.com
- Studio 19 Instrument Hire |Â Music Centre Gosford
- Musicorp – https://www.musicorp.com.au
To inquire about hiring an instrument from Central Coast Conservatorium, email admin@cccmusic.nsw.edu.au or phone 4324 7477.
Conservatorium Students
Violin | $125 |
Cello & Double Bass | $135 |
Short term hire | $15 per week |
Note: All instrument hire will include a $15 annual cleaning fee
- The hirer is to follow guidance from tutors in keeping the instrument in good condition. The instrument must also be in good condition when returned to the Central Coast Conservatorium. If returned with damage, the Conservatorium reserves the right to charge the hirer for repairs.
Note: If the instrument needs repairs during the term of hire, please contact the Conservatorium and we will arrange repairs. If the damage is determined to be caused by the student, the warranty on the instrument may be voided and the hirer must pay for the repairs. If a non-warranty repair is required, the hirer, with the Conservatorium’s permission, can source a qualified instrument repairer themselves. - The instrument is considered the responsibility of the hirer until returned to Central Coast Conservatorium.
- The hirer must ensure the instrument is insured under their own contents insurance.
- If the instrument is lost by the hirer, stolen or damaged beyond repair during the term of hire, the hirer agrees to compensate the Conservatorium for its replacement value.
- The hirer must pay their band fees and instrument hire fees on time to be eligible to hire an instrument. Non-payers may be refused hire.
- If the instrument hire fee is not paid or returned to the Conservatorium, the hirer agrees to be charged for the full value of the instrument.
- Instrument hire is subject to availability.