We were formed as a village band, with the patronage of the Church and Duke of Devonshire, to teach music without charge, provide an educational and constructive pastime, develop community spirit and entertain. The band has earned an enviable reputation and has taught many hundreds to play.

Today, Burbage Band continues to promote and represent Burbage and Buxton both locally and abroad at a whole host of differing concerts, functions and celebrations, providing music in a wide variety of styles, and has active members from every generation.

The band is one of the most successful, busiest and friendliest bands in the area and is renowned for having trained most of its own players as well as many now playing with more famous bands.

Lessons, instrument loan and insurance are provided free of charge to anyone with the commitment to learn. This provision is popular with all ages, but particularly where pupils also use the instruments at school.

Although busy with a varied series of concerts and engagements all over the country, which in 2007 included a BBC Television broadcast, the band also participates in competitions. In 2007 we were awarded best High Peak Band and second over all in our class at the Buxton contest, and we were over all winners of our class at the last Oxford and District BBA contest.

As a result of our consistency and success at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, we were promoted to the third section in 2008.

For membership details, contact Musical Director and Resident Conductor Steven Critchlow on 01298 79152 or by email at steve@burbageband.co.uk, or for more information visit www.burbageband.co.uk.