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Big Voices, Big Ambitions
With the power to unlock your musical potential, every musician should sing in a choir.
Dark Peak Music
Sep 132 min read
Young Musician of the Year 2026
Our annual platform for young musicians had 20 performances this year ... and Tom scoops the shield!
Dark Peak Music
Sep 121 min read
España 2026
The Concert band and Senior String Ensemble travels to central Spain in August, giving three concerts in fantastic venues and receiving rapturous reception.
Dark Peak Music
Sep 103 min read
The Grand Piano Appeal
Dark Peak raises £15,000 for a professional grand piano in Victoria Hall.
Dark Peak Music
Sep 102 min read
A Milestone year!
October of this year marks 25 years since the start of the Dark Peak Music Foundation.
Dark Peak Music
Jul 83 min read
Orchestra of the Peaks
Are you a player of an orchestral instrument .... join our community orchestra and start on a new musical adventure.
Dark Peak Music
Sep 2, 20252 min read
Spain 2026 Concert Tour
The biennial Summer Music Course and Concert Tour is the highlight of life in the Dark Peak Music Foundation - an experience which young people will cherish throughout their lives!
Dark Peak Music
Aug 27, 20252 min read
The Grand Piano Appeal
Help Dark Peak Music Foundation in our appeal to raise the money for a high quality grand piano for the Victoria Hall.
Dark Peak Music
Aug 27, 20252 min read
Celebrating 25 years of Dark Peak Music
Celebrating 25 years, the Dark Peak Music Foundation remains a leading example of sustained, high-quality youth music provision in a regional setting.
Dark Peak Music
Jul 4, 20254 min read
Folks Songs and Fairy Tales
Join the Orchestra of the Peaks for an afternoon of popular classics with a theme of Folk Songs and Fairy Tales
Dark Peak Music
Jun 14, 20252 min read
Annual Gala Concert at the Octagon
Our annual Gala concert at the Octagon in Buxton is one of the main events of the Dark Peak calendar
Dark Peak Music
Feb 25, 20251 min read
Orchestra of the Peak Spring Concert
Heroes and Villains Join the Dark Peak's very own community orchestra for an unforgettable night of popular classics with a theme of...
Jeff Snowdon
Feb 14, 20251 min read
BEAT THAT! Samba and Djembe Drumming
Join Afro-Brazilian drumming specialist Laszlo Palko for a series of workshops introducing the fun of Samba and Djembe Drumming.
Dark Peak Music
Jan 2, 20251 min read
Leipzig 2024
The Adventure Begins 68 excited young musicians ranging in age from 11 to 21, 7 staff members (the Wombles) and a Dutch guide, two van...
Jeff Snowdon
Jan 1, 20252 min read
Dark Peak Media Interns
Announcing the new post of Dark Peak Media and Marketing Intern (Dark Peak Mints)
Dark Peak Music
Jan 1, 20253 min read
Dark Peak Out and About this Christmas
The official start of Christmas!
Dark Peak Ensembles will be out and about spreading a little Christmas Joy | 1st December 2.30pm
Dark Peak Music
Nov 20, 20241 min read
Young Voices Choir Christmas Party and Open-evening
Come and join us and bring your friends to a Christmas Party and Open-evening with the Dark Peak Young Voices Choir | 10th December
Dark Peak Music
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Dark Peak Christmas Concerts
Get your festive celebrations off to a sparkling start with our traditional Christmas co | Saturday 14th December, Old Glossop Parish Church
Dark Peak Music
Nov 17, 20241 min read
Annual Gala Concert at the Octagon
Our annual Gala concert at the Octagon in Buxton featuring all the ensembles in one spectacular performance | Friday 14th March 25
Dark Peak Music
Nov 16, 20241 min read
Leipzig Summer Music Course 2024
The Dark Peak Summer Music Course and Concert Tour 2024 is to Leipzig in Germany. Giving three performances in amazing venues.
Dark Peak Music
Jul 1, 20243 min read
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