Young musicians from Bradford are to be treated to a masterclass with one of the country's top percussionists - thanks to the Black Dyke Band.

Queensbury's famous brass outfit will round off a successful year by playing a benefit concert with the talented deaf star Evelyn Glennie in Bradford's St George's Hall on December 3.

As work begins on a new percussion training room at the band's headquarters, plans are afoot to reserve places for up-and-coming percussionists from Queensbury School.

Band Administrator Geoff Whiteley said: "We are applying for National Lottery funding but that could take a while, so in the meantime we're trying to do things on our own too. We thought we'd start off by developing a training room where young percussionists could practise, and we're really hoping to get some students to our concert with Evelyn Glennie, so they can see how it's done."

Funding for the work received a major boost from the Bingley-Airedale Rotary Club, which adopted the new youth training area as its chosen charity.

The band, which has worked with a host of stars including Peter Gabriel and Paul McCartney, recorded the award-nominated Reflected In Brass album with Scottish solo percussionist Evelyn in 1998, and Mr Whiteley said they were looking forward to teaming up again live for the Ear Trust, a charity for those with hearing impairments.

"It will be a great example for the youngsters to see and try to emulate," he said.

Tickets for the concert are available from the box office.