Two brothers borrowed a lovely French half size cello and a 14 1/4" viola yesterday, bringing our running borrower total to 513. Thanks as ever to the donors and lenders of our collection of 800+ instruments, who made this possible! #spellchecked@celiacobb

To our 502 borrowers currently benefiting from the Loan Scheme, have a great Bank Holiday! And watch that number grow this week; it's half term and we're going to be busy! 🎻🎻🎻🎻🎻🎵

So what IS happening!? I'm Nick and following Etta's departure to work with YCAT (lucky people) l'm saying a big HELLO as the new Head of BMILS. Now officially f/t in my 'dream job' and delighted to be working here. Looking forward to meeting borrowers from our LONG waiting list!

We're so pleased that we could match recent new borrower Nathan with the largest viola in our collection! Nathan stands at well over 6' and was struggling with his current instrument - he now has a 16 3/4" Tertis model viola, which is perfect for him! 🎻🎶

We're thrilled to support previous BMILS borrower @lisa_arch_tsald in launching her debut CD with @ConviviumUK here at Benslow Music in the Palmer Hall on Sunday 16th April, 4.30pm. Click the link below to secure your FREE ticket to the event: https://t.co/tnq1dOPkXX

Congratulations to Vladyslav, who is the proud new custodian of a fabulous Puchner bassoon from our collection! Vlad us Ukrainian, and currently studying for his Masters at @BirmCons 🤩

A great opportunity for any budding music writers out there! Check it out... 🧐✒️🎼

Less than a month to go to apply for our 2023/24 Programmes! ⏳ We support young musicians from low-income backgrounds with financial support and unique opportunities with professional musicians 🎶 Read more and apply before 11 April・ https://t.co/nmocdj3wuz

#friyay What a great end to the week! Our one & only 1/8 double bass has found a great new home with Achilles! It's quite incredible how he manages to make such a wonderfully rich & accomplished sound on such a small instrument...a musician well beyond his years! We are in awe!🥰

Congratulations to borrower Zachariah who's won a music scholarship to Millfield Prep School! "Brilliant" indeed!! 👏👏👏

Today we were delighted to pair Ukrainian professional violinist & teacher Asya with a violin from our collection. Asya is staying with a family here in Hitchin, and sadly was not able to bring her own instrument with her when she fled her home country. Music making is back on!!

Great to be in London today to attend the Music & Drama Education Expo - some fascinating insights! @MusicEdExpo #MDEE23

Another of our basses out for a spin this week, and in such great hands!

Applications for our 2023/24 Programmes are OPEN 🚨 We provide young musicians from low-income backgrounds with unique opportunities to learn and perform with pro musicians and financial support towards musical costs 🎵 Read more and apply by 11 April・ https://t.co/cSOUgmkzfB

Looking forward to hearing our borrower Jaidon in concert this afternoon; from the sound of the rehearsal it's going to be a blinder! Spaces still available available! https://t.co/yNG32xn0uy

📌We're hiring! Benslow Music are looking for an exceptional person to head the Benslow Music Instrument Loan Scheme. See our website for more information and how to apply: https://t.co/4nw2LfiFyO

📣 We have instruments! If you're struggling to afford a high level instrument please get in touch! We have violins, cellos, violas, basses, bassoons & other instruments available for affordable long term loan. Bursaries to 100% also available to those in most need Here to help!

Are you a violin or viola player aged 13-21? Don't miss this opportunity to join NYSO! We still have a limited number of places available in our Senior and Camerata orchestras for the Easter and Summer Residencies. https://t.co/FE2QPMeUtW to find out more and apply.

📣Our amazing young borrower Apollo's first symphony will be performed in London on Sunday January 22nd! Catch it if you can! 🎼 https://t.co/bBgSsHdObA