Why get involved?
Play Well-known tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes suited to the ensemble genre.
Performance Opportunities
By playing in an ensemble you have the opportunity to take part in concerts and events throughout the year, earning vital performance experience.
Making Music with Others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. Joining a Music Centre activity gives you the chance to meet, play and perform with other like-minded musicians.
Virtual Music Centre
As part of your membership you can take part in our online activities under the Virtual Music Centre. This includes Beginner, Intermediate and Grade V Theory.
Sign Up for Wind Band
Once your application has been submitted, you will be emailed regarding course dates and fees provided there is space in the ensemble. If there is not space for a new member to join straight away, the student will be placed on a waiting list. When a space is available, a member of the Create Music team will be in touch with all the relevant details you need.
Meet the Tutors
Sarah Leeves
Brass Teacher
Victoria Hancox
Flute & Recorder Tutor
Victoria attended Chetham’s School of Music after which she won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music. While there, she won the Douglas Whitaker Chamber Music Prize and the Royal College of Music Flute Prize. As well as teaching flute and recorder for Create Music for many years, Victoria also enjoys playing in local groups including the chamber group ‘Sussex Flutes’.
Peter Chivers is a trumpeter, teacher and founder of the Create Music Youth Big Band. After a professional performing career with orchestras and jazz ensembles, he moved into music education and is now Director of Create Music, leading opportunities for young musicians across Sussex. Under his direction, the Big Band has performed at venues and events including the Montreux Jazz Festival, Brighton Festival and Music for Youth Festival. Peter encourages members to take ownership of the band's musical direction, helping young musicians shape repertoire, programmes and creative projects.