Why get involved?
Make Music With Others
Making music is a fun and sociable activity. Joining a Music Summer School activity gives you the chance to meet, play and perform with other like-minded young musicians.
Opportunity to Perform
By playing in a Music Summer School activity you have the opportunity to take part in a celebration performance for friends and family.
Play Well-Known Tunes
You will have the opportunity to play a selection of well-known tunes and music in many different styles.
Learn Something New
By taking part in a Music Summer School activity, you have the opportunity to learn how to play as part of an ensemble, learn new music and develop your skills.
Earn a Digital Badge
Digital badges are a smart, simple, and visual way of recognising your learning so you can show off your accomplishments and achievements.
Key Information
Apply for Summer Concert Band
Once your application is received, your child's place is confirmed. If your chosen activity is currently at capacity your child will be put on a waiting list. A member of the Create Music team will be in touch once a space is available.
An invoice will be sent 4-6 weeks before the course start date. You will receive more detailed course information 2 weeks before the start date.
Meet the Tutors
Richard Baker
Course Leader
Brass
Richard attended Hangleton Junior School where he was inspired by the music teacher to take up the cornet. Following his further education studies at Salford University, Richard performed full-time in London for ten years as a member of the Metropolitan Police Band and freelancing for shows and orchestras. He has been teaching for over 25 years and in 1997 studied for his PGCE at Sussex University.
Sarah Leeves
Brass
Victoria Hancox
Woodwind
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’.
Natasha Gawlinski
Woodwind
Natasha has been working as a teacher and band musician for over 20 years. She has played in funk, Latin, samba and jazz bands and performed at many festivals around the UK and Europe. After doing a music degree and PGCE Natasha has worked as both a secondary and primary class teacher as well as teaching woodwind to pupils in Brighton and across East Sussex.