10 schools in Hertfordshire have been selected to be Lead Schools for Music in the Hertfordshire Music Hub following a rigorous appointment process.

All of the education settings were praised by Hertfordshire Music Service who are leading the scheme as the Lead Organisation for the Hertfordshire Music Hub.

The new Lead Schools for Music were selected for their work in ensuring every child can make music, innovative teaching practices and promotion of music in the local community. Each Lead School also demonstrated a strong commitment to inclusion and accessible musical opportunities for all their pupils.

Ben Stevens, Music Director for Hertfordshire Music Service, said: "We can't wait to start working with our new Lead Schools for Music. Whilst all the schools demonstrated a strong commitment to supporting music education, it is the dedicated and inspiring school music leaders that will really bring this programme to life. It remains a privilege to work with such fantastic individuals, supported by their schools and our local musical communities."

Hertfordshire's new Lead Schools for Music are:

• Cuffley School
• Haileybury Turnford School
• The Priory School
• Richard Hale School
• Sound Mynds
• Southfield School
• St Albans Girls' School
• Watford Grammar School for Boys
• Woolenwick Infant & Nursery School
• Wymondley Junior Mixed and Infant School

By working together, Hertfordshire Music Service and the new Lead Schools for Music will ensure that every child in Hertfordshire has access to inspiring music teachers, engaging resources and continues to achieve musical excellence. This will ensure Hertfordshire remains a county of musical opportunity for everyone.