... a bright musical future

Watch the video of "Spirit of the Sequoia" performed by the Dark Peak Concert Band at the 2010 Kaleidoscope Concert

The Dark Peak Music Trust welcomes young musicians from the Glossop, New Mills, Chapel-en-le-Frith and Hayfield area.

The Trust provides opportunities for players from beginner to advanced levels to play together in a carefully structured family of ensembles.  With over 150 members, the emphasis is on high standards of achievement in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere, giving young players the best opportunities to develop their interest in music and the friendships that are born out of playing together.

The senior groups cater for players of higher grades with regular coaching from leading professional artists. Many of our alumni have gone on to study at music colleges and universities, often pursuing careers in music.

Less experienced players are invited to join one of our training ensembles based in New Mills or Glossop where they will enjoy playing music carefully chosen for their level of ability, under the guidance of expert tutors.

The music centre was formed in 2000 and has established a reputation for high standards of performance and a varied and enjoyable repertoire, with popular music from stage and screen sharing the programme with classics.

The ensembles are administered by Dark Peak Music Trust, a charitable organization which runs with the support of Derbyshire City & County Music Partnership. Members over Grade 5 can receive subsidies towards the cost of individual tuition. As well as full  rehearsals, players receive regular sectional coaching from leading professional artists and a number of smaller chamber groups have formed, including the award winning brass quintet.

The ensembles give regular performances, including prestigious venues such as Buxton Opera House and the Royal Northern College of Music, and future plans include a Concert Band tour of the Alpujarras Mountains in the Sierra Nevada National Park in Spain.  

Patron: Tim Reynish

Chair of Trustees: Chris Marriott

Principal Musical Director: Jeff Snowdon

Supported by 

Derbyshire City and County Music Partnership

The Dark Peak Concert Band is affiliated to the British Association of Symphonic Bands and Wind Ensembles