Dark Peak Music

08/12/2023

A stunning performance from our principal percussionist Matt Baynham at the Glossopdale School concert.
Absolutely played out of his skin and not hard to see why the Royal Welsh College of Music and the RNCM have both offered him a places.

08/12/2023

Great to have our Intermediate Strings and Brass Ensemble performing at the Glossopdale School Christmas Concert tonight.

03/12/2023

OK World! Dark Peak Brass have played at the Old Glossop Christmas Market .... which means Christmas is now officially open.

Catch them again at the Christmas Tea for Senior Friends at St James' Church next Saturday 3-4.30pm, busking at M&S on Sunday 10th and playing Carols Round the Tree in Norfolk Square on Friday 15th.

17/11/2023

The sun finally came out and we managed to get this beautiful photo on the steps of the Royal Albert Hall.
Many thanks to photographer Adrian Lambert http://www.lambertphoto.co.uk/ for making a complete photo journal of the day for us. Lots of cracking images and we're working out the best way to share them.

Music for Youth

17/11/2023

Go Horns 🤪

17/11/2023

***DERBYSHIRE BAND TO PLAY AT PRESTIGIOUS MUSIC FOR YOUTH PROMS***

A Derbyshire youth concert band has been invited to play at the Royal Albert Hall London as part of the Music for Youth Proms. The 70-strong Dark Peak Concert Band is one of just two wind bands to be selected out of hundreds. The Band is part of Derbyshire Music Education Hub’s local offer, supported by Arts Council England funding.
The Music for Youth Proms is a prestigious two-day annual musical extravaganza highlighting some of the best orchestras, bands, and singers from across the UK. Derbyshire’s own Dark Peak Concert Band were invited to play at the national finals in Birmingham’s Symphony Hall in July after impressing at the regional auditions. The band’s performance in Birmingham caught the attention of the adjudicators and the invitation to perform at the Proms places the group amongst the country’s leading youth wind bands.
Derbyshire County Council’s Music Education Hub is led by the Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership, which supports more than 1500 young musicians through seven area music centres across the county.
Councillor Alex Dale, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “It’s incredibly exciting that Dark Peak Concert Band have been invited to play at such a significant event. It’s a testament to the young musicians, the musical directors, and the local volunteers that they’ve been recognised as one of the best in the country. We’re proud to have Derbyshire represented on such a prestigious stage and I wish the band the best of luck with their performance.
“Performing music and being part of a band can have such a positive impact on a young person’s life and I would encourage anyone who’s interested to look up Derbyshire Music Education Hub to find their nearest music centre.”
Principal Musical Director Jeff Snowdon said “It’s 23 years almost to the day since we held the first rehearsal of a new children's band in Glossop. It started in 2000 with just a dozen beginners playing Christmas carols, and the band has now achieved national recognition and a once in a lifetime experience representing Derbyshire on one of the world’s most famous stages.”
“They are a wonderful group of young people, supporting each other and working as a team to the highest professional standards. Each generation of the band has stood on the shoulders of the last and it’s been fantastic to see the level of dedication and commitment which has led to this outstanding achievement.”

To find out more about bands, choirs, lessons and events, visit derbyshiremusichub.org.uk.


Photo caption: Dark Peak Concert Band performs at a recent event

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Derbyshire Music And Arts Events

16/11/2023

Thanks David Jones for this great article in the Glossop Chronicle.

Music for Youth

15/11/2023

Here is our "homemade" GoPro video from the Royal Albert Hall. It is on our YouTube channel.
The professionally produced video will be available online from 9th December. We'll be sending details of how to order photos and the DVD in time for Christmas.
Music for Youth

Charivari by Malcolm BinneyChoral and Fanfare - ScherzinoPerformed by the Dark Peak Concerts Band at the Royal Albert HallMusic for Youth Proms 2023Conductor...

15/11/2023

Some of our players featuring on the MfY page.
Many more pictures will be available soon and we're setting up a Google drive for pictures - we'd love you to share your memories of the day.

12/11/2023

Final finishing touches to our performance of Charivari and now we're ready to hit the Royal Albert Hall.
Still time to get your ticket if you want to be part of this momentous occasion.

12/11/2023

Give our Technical Director a GoPro for recording and streaming our concerts and this is what happens ....

07/11/2023

One week from now the Dark Peak Concert Band will be performing on the most famous stage in the world to an audience of 5000 🤩

02/11/2023

We have vacancies on our theory course. If you are a player heading towards the higher practical grades 6, 7 and 8 you will need to have passed Grade 5 theory .... so it's never too early to get started!

The course is run by Hephzibah Isherwood at the Victoria Hall 4.30-5.30pm on Fridays. Message below if you would like more information.

27/10/2023

The Concert Band performed for dignitaries from Toyota and Derbyshire at a special dinner at the Peak Edge Hotel on Tuesday. The event was to mark the 25th anniversary of the twinning between Toyota and Derbyshire.
Among the guests were the Head of the Toyota Corporation, the Japanese Ambassador, The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire and the Leader of Derbyshire Council.
The band did a highly professional job and it was a great dry run in advance of the Royal Albert Hall performance - just two more Fridays and a Saturday rehearsal to go now 🤪🎷🎺
Many thanks to Jayne Briggs and Derby & Derbyshire Music Partnership for inviting us.

22/10/2023

Thank you to Cllr. Peter Inman, Mayor of High Peak, for nominating the Dark Peak Music Foundation as one of the Mayor's charities this year. We want to make this the best musical environment for children to grow up in, and this support will help us invest in even more great opportunities.

22/10/2023

21/10/2023

Seems relevant :)

21/10/2023

This looks like a great opportunity for our instrumentalists age 13+ to explore recording and producing skills, and folk music and composition over the half term break!

18/09/2023

Lovely singing opportunity for those younger siblings age 4-7 🙂

Our DARK PEAK YOUNG VOICES CHOIR for children 8-13 meets on Tuesdays 5-6.30pm at Glossopdale School

🎶⭐️STARTING THIS WEEK!! ⭐️🎶

I CANNOT wait to get singing with all the children who’ve booked on for our community choir this Thursday!!

🎤Singing is ridiculously good for you, in every way, and children feel the effects just as adults do. It’s so important, and I’m so excited to be able to facilitate this for some of our local children!
Whether your child is homeschooled, travelling from the outskirts of Glossopdale, or going to a school round the corner from my music room, they will be entirely welcome in this community choir 😍

👀I’ve got a handful of spaces left - the more the merrier so book your child a space now!

https://bookwhen.com/musicjunction =ev-sb20-20230921154500

❗️Emails will be sent out on Monday with some information and sign up forms so keep your eyes peeled 🤩

14/09/2023

It's National Heritage Week and so interesting to learn all about the history of our home, the Victoria Hall.
Here is a short video about restoring the building to its former glory.

13/09/2023

COMMUNITY HUB - THEN AND NOW

Music

The first event within Victoria Hall was a concert by Glossop-dale Philharmonic Society. Since then, music has been an integral part of the activities of the hall.

There have been concerts by local societies, local bands playing at balls and the hall has been a regular venue for local clubs such as Glossop Jazz Club. There have also been concerts by professional companies including the Halle Orchestra.

Victoria Hall is currently regularly used by Dark Peak Music for practice and to hold concerts and events.

If you want to experience music in Victoria Hall you can join us at our concert tomorrow night. Glossop Ukulele & Occasional Sax will be playing. The event is on 7pm-10pm. Tickets are £5 and available by contacting
[email protected]

The photograph shows local brass bands on the staircase in Victoria Hall for the Glossop Band Contest in 1966.

12/09/2023

We are super excited for our first singing session of the new term. It's this evening 5pm-6:30pm at The Place, Glossopdale School. New singers aged 8-13 welcome 🤩
Join us for great music, great singing and meet new friends. Get in touch for more info or just come along for a free first session and find out what it's all about!

09/09/2023

The Music for Youth Proms are back for a two-day musical extravaganza! On 14th and 15th November 2023, thousands of young musicians will perform alongside each other on stage at the Royal Albert Hall. Two special evening concerts will showcase full-scale symphony orchestras alongside Irish dancers, Japanese Taiko drummers and some of the best young jazz bands and singer-songwriters from across the UK.

Click below for more information!

https://www.mfy.org.uk/get-involved/prom-2023/

08/09/2023

Here's our amazing choir in action preparing for their performance at Buxton Octagon back in April. Their performance was stunning 🤩

We can't wait to get back to rehearsals and we have places available for 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗘𝗥𝗦!

All children between the ages of 8-13 welcome. Simply turn up to our first rehearsal on Tuesday 12 September at 5pm at The Place, Glossopdale School for a free trial session. We can't wait to meet you!

05/09/2023

At last we are allowed to release the news that the Dark Peak Concert Band has been invited to play at the Royal Albert Hall in the Music for Youth Proms on Tuesday 14th November.

The Royal Albert Hall is probably the most famous concert hall in the world and it will be the experience of a lifetime to be on stage in this iconic auditorium.

The ensemble is one of just two wind orchestras selected nationally for the MfY Proms and follows their performance in Symphony Hall in July.

Huge congratulation to all the players on this tremendous achievement.

04/09/2023

Big announcement coming soon after midday tomorrow.