A.B.R.S.M.
The UK's principal instrumental examining institution

Amazon
Big source of music and recordings

BBC Concert Orchestra
The local BBC orchestra

Benslow Musical Instrument Loan Scheme
Lends stringed instruments of some quality to young students

Benslow Music Trust
Courses throughout the year for amateur musicians wanting professional coaching

Bois d'Harmonie
Makers of superlative instrument accessories

Bridge Instruments
Highly popular and successful electronic instrument manufacturer

British Suzuki Institute
The British branch of the worldwide Suzuki teaching movement, also providing Suzuki teacher training for violin, cello, piano and flute

Cambridge University Press
Books and music

Classical Music Search Engine
More or less anything to do with classical music

Con-brio
Services to composers and arrangers

Corinthian Chamber Orchestra
London-based orchestra giving regular concerts at St.James, Piccadilly

English Sinfonia
The North Herts resident professional orchestra, based at Stevenage Arts Centre

E.S.T.A.
European String Teachers Association

Friends of Bedfordshire Youth Music
A fine site!

Fuller Music
The largest selection of string music in the UK. Very helpful and knowledgeable staff and efficient next-day service.

Goldman Ensemble
Locally-based, young chamber music group

Greenbank Music Village
Recording/rehearsal studios in Luton and unusual variety of instrumental tuition

Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Distinctive exam syllabuses and teaching diplomas

Harlow Symphony Orchestra
One of the region's orchestras for amateur players

Hertfordshire Philharmonia
One of the Hertfordshire's leading orchestras for amateur players

Heffers Bookshop
Music, recordings, books

Hitchin Folk Club
One of the most respected clubs in the land

Hitchin Thespians
One of the oldest and largest amateur operatic societies in the country

Hitchin Town
Not just the footie club, but a comprehensive guide to the town

Incorporated Society of Musicians
The UK's professional association for musicians

John Myatt Woodwind & Brass
The region's leading woodwind and brass specialist, also located in Hitchin

Letchworth Sinfonia
Local amateur chamber orchestra (strings, double woodwind, horns, trumpets and timpani) - always interested in new string players especially violas and cellists!

Luton Music Club
One of the largest and best run in the UK. Excellent programme

Machinehead
Mega guitar shop just across the street from us

Mandolin.co.uk
A mandolin-related site from the British mandolin player Simon Mayor

Musicale Holidays
Holiday music courses for children of all ages and abilities

Musicians Union
Representing musicians working in all sectors of the music business

Music in Harlow
Anyone wishing to find out what's on in the Harlow area should look here

Philharmonic at University of Hertfordshire
Amateur orchestra with professional string principals - always keen to attract new players

Procorda
National school for young chamber music players based in Suffolk

Purcell School
Specialist music school in Bushey, Herts

Rhinegold Publishing Ltd
Publisher of many books and magazines for musicians

Richard Reason Pianos
Hitchin's famous piano shop - just around the corner from us.

River Run Studios
Professional studio offering high-quality recording facilities.

Royal Academy of Music
Britain's senior music conservatoire

SASO
St Albans Symphony Orchestra is one of the UK's leading non-professional ensembles.

Sibelius
The market-leading score-writer software

'The Strad' magazine
World's premier English langauage journal for string enthusiasts

Ticket Master
Concert tickets for all major UK classical concert venues

Trinity College London
Examination board, many training courses for students and teachers - available UK-wide

University of Hertfordshire
Offers many music-based courses

Viola Jokes!
One of over 8000 sites apparently