Black Dyke Band
With a heritage stretching back to 1855, the Black Dyke Band’s pedigree is unrivalled. Over 350 recordings and numerous national and European competition titles have made the name Black Dyke synonymous with musical excellence.
“Virtuosity of this order takes the breath away”
Learn with Black Dyke Band
Your opportunity to take video lessons with some of the finest band musicians in the world.
From complete beginner, through intermediate, to advanced level, our lessons will help you become a better musician and player.
Each course is a series of ten, 20-minute lessons designed to give you the skills to learn, improve and master your chosen instrument. You can buy individual lessons as well as complete courses.
Christmas special offer. Each lesson is now £5 until January 1st 2024.
Cornet Tuition
With Richard Marshall Principal CornetCornet tuition with the world-renowned Richard Marshall, described by Elgar Howarth as “The most outstanding cornet player this country has ever produced”.
Tenor Horn Tuition
With Siobhan Bates Principal HornTuition with Black Dyke’s Principal Tenor Horn, Siobhan Bates, winner of “2019 BrassPass TV Young Brass Award”.
Trombone Tuition
With Dr. Brett Baker Principal TromboneTrombone tuition with Black Dyke Band’s Solo Trombone, Brett Baker. In 2020 Brett was awarded the ITA Presidents Award for his solo performances and recordings.
Euphonium/Baritone Tuition
With Daniel Thomas Principal EuphoniumTuition with Daniel Thomas, Black Dyke’s Principal Euphonium and winner in 2019 of Outstanding Euphonium Player at the British Open Championships.
Tuba Tuition
With Gavin Saynor Principal TubaTuition from highly respected Gavin Saynor, one of the Principal Tuba players with Black Dyke, who has performed and held workshops worldwide.
Course OutlinesBeginner
From how to hold your instrument, posture, breathing and producing first notes, through to playing scales, pieces and learning about essential techniques – our Beginner course is the perfect start to your musical adventure. ABRSM Grades 1 to 3.
Learn MoreIntermediate
Developing your musicianship, our Intermediate course covers a wide variety of skills. Learning new techniques, improving stamina, different scales, new pieces, rhythmic challenges, sight-reading and hitting the high notes are just some of this course’s highlights. ABRSM Grades 4 to 5.
Learn MoreAdvanced
Expanding your musicianship, our Advanced course covers a variety of lip and tonguing techniques, how to improve your range, sight-reading skills, playing solo, learning Grade 8 pieces and practice techniques – giving the confidence and opportunity to become an accomplished player. ABRSM Grades 6 to 8.
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Beginner
From how to hold your instrument, posture, breathing and producing first notes, through to playing scales, pieces and learning about essential techniques – our Beginner course is the perfect start to your musical adventure. ABRSM Grades 1 to 3.
Learn MoreIntermediate
Developing your musicianship, our Intermediate course covers a wide variety of skills. Learning new techniques, improving stamina, different scales, new pieces, rhythmic challenges, sight-reading and hitting the high notes are just some of this course’s highlights. ABRSM Grades 4 to 5.
Learn MoreAdvanced
Expanding your musicianship, our Advanced course covers a variety of lip and tonguing techniques, how to improve your range, sight-reading skills, playing solo, learning Grade 8 pieces and practice techniques – giving the confidence and opportunity to become an accomplished player. ABRSM Grades 6 to 8.
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Different ways to help
Our Heritage Centre, showcasing the Band’s history, constantly evolves to improve the visitor experience. It complements a commitment to promoting music education, through both our Youth Band and our new online lesson series.
Our Heritage Lottery funding ceased in July 2017 and to keep our building alive, maintain our collection and update our displays, we rely on public support. This can be done in different ways, from one-off donations to regular patronage, through our Giant Cash Bonanza, or by purchasing from our online shop. Please click on any of the links to find out more.
Our History
Black Dyke Band Triumph at the Royal Albert Hall
2023
Black Dyke were Number One in the Classic Charts
2020
Black Dyke Band become the first brass band to perform at Glastonbury on the Pyramid Stage
2017
Black Dyke Heritage Centre opens
2017
Black Dyke become European Champions for the 13th time
2015
Black Dyke win the National Championships for the 23rd time
2014
The band performs at the BBC Proms to celebrate the centenary of Sir Edward Elgar
2007
The Band celebrate their 150th Anniversary
2005
Black Dyke Band record a piece that will later become the theme tune to BBC’s ‘Ground Force’
2002
Oscar Nominated
1999
Black Dyke Band are nominated for a ‘Grammy Award’
1999
Black Dyke Band became the first Brass Band to perform at Carneigie Hall
1993
Band awarded Honorary Freedom of the City of Bradford
1976
Paul McCartney and Wings record ‘Thingumybob’ and ‘Yellow Submarine’ with Black Dyke Band
1968
5 month tour of Canada & the USA, performing over 200 concerts
1906
Black Dyke makes one of the earliest Brass Band recordings
1904
John Foster and Son secured funding for new instruments for the band, officially forming the Black Dyke Mills Band
1855
