He is very proud to have participated in the band’s British Open win of 2013, and scooping up the Best Euphonium prize for good measure. Andrew began to play the Bass Trombone at St. Cenydd Comprehensive School under the watchful eye of ex Joe Loss Bass Trombonist, Phillip Dando. A consumate professional and real gentleman." We are inspired by each other, we are working with friends and there are strong players on every seat”. Amongst Helen’s many achievements and accolades in the world of brass, she was the first (and still only) female principal cornet to win the oldest competition, the British Open, in 1996 with the Marple Band from Greater Manchester, where she grew up. Lyndon Baglin (CWS Manchester Band, Brighouse and Rastrick Band, Stanshawe/Sun Life Band, Fairey Band) Another British legend of the senior generation Lyndon continues to perform at top level. Commercial Manager. His brass band achievements include National and European Championship titles during his time with the World Famous Cory Band. The Cory Band. A proud product of the British brass band movement, Childs is a former member of several ensembles including the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, National Youth Brass Band of Wales, Brighouse and Rastrick, and Cory Band, with whom he was Principal Euphonium for ten years under the baton of his father, Robert Childs. It was a trophy that had eluded me, and one I had become resigned to believing would never be ticked off my list of achievements.”. Gareth is from Durham in the North East of England – a self-confessed Sunderland AFC supporter “even though they lose most matches!” He is studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in Cardiff, having first picked up the cornet aged only six. Both players will take up their new positions with the band in July 2015 and bring with them a reputation as two of the best in the business, having been connected with Foden’s Band in Sandbach, Cheshire for a combined total of 35 years between them. In 1996 Nigel accepted an invitation to become principal euphonium of the world famous Cory Band, following in the footsteps of his father and grandfather. Kevin Stees, Professor of Tuba/Euphonium at James Madison Univeristy reviews Cory's first concert in the USA since 1976. This page lists all the Cory Band Members and profiles a select few of the band; focusing on what motivates them to give their time and play their music, highlighting their own and reflecting their colleague’s views on what they get from the experience and what Cory offers, both to concert audiences and in its professional workshops. Stephen was asked to join Cory Band in July 2011, joining on 2nd Baritone. Jump to. ... What the euphonium lacks, of course, is the depth of repertoire of those instruments, but David is using all his artistry and imagination to expand it. He enjoyed instant success there, winning his first contest with the band, the British Open. Congratulations to our solo Euphonium player Matt Rowe on winning the Gloucestershire Brass Band Association solo competition, in the Open, Air Varie section! Keeping an organisation like ourselves at the top of our game and supporting musical development is a lot of hard work. Since arriving at Cory, Helen has helped the band to the unprecedented Grand Slam of 2016, winning Best Soloist awards at both Autumn majors – the Open and the Nationals. In 2013 he was a guest teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Philip has won wide acclaim for his entertaining concert performances, with one Cory Band member dubbing him a “raconteur” who successfully addresses and engages the audience both in performance and during the interval. He is also one of the warmest and wisest people in the world of brass. At the time Cory was ranked 13th in the World, but Robert made an immediate impact, and with more than 20 contest victories, including a World Championship, a hat trick of European titles and five British Opens, he led the band to its current position of No.1 in the World, and whilst doing so, broke new ground artistically through commissions, recordings and high profile collaborations. White is a Besson Performing Artist and, until his abrupt departure for personal reasons in January 2014, served as solo euphonium of the Cory Band for 20 months. Robbert has made two solo CDs. Listen to Stars in Brass by Cory Band & Robert B. Childs on Apple Music. The chances to work with, and be conducted by the likes of Howard Snell and Bramwell Tovey to name just a few, will be cherished forever. The G.U.S. The Sheet Music for Brass Band are available at Obrasso’s webshop. Commercial Manager. Posted on June 4, 2015 | Band News, Uncategorised. He took part in the Brass Final of the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year in 1991 and following a Master’s Degree in Composition, went on to enjoy a very successful performing career. NBK 2011 Brassband Heman - Alhambra. Songs start at $1.29. After moving up to Solo Baritone in February 2012, Stephen experienced further success adding the first of his Welsh Regional wins. In September 2014, reconnecting with Welsh ancestry, Gareth commenced his studies at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama and was immediately accepted into the Cory Band. 5.0 out of 5 stars 2. About Chandos. Listen to your favorite songs from Stars in Brass by Cory Band & Robert B. Childs Now. Euphonium Concerto - Philip Wilby - Robbert Vos - Cory Band Preview, buy, and download songs from the album Moto Perpetuo, including "Moto perpetuo (Arr. At the age of 14 Gareth began having lessons with Richard Marshall (principal cornet of Black Dyke Band) and was invited to join the region’s leading band, the Reg Vardy Band. Ray Young 1932-1999 Glyn currently holds the Solo Euphonium seat with the world number one Cory Band helping them to achieve the unprecedented quadruple in 2016, winning all four major brass band contests. “The musical highlight of my life so far was winning the 2016 European Championships with Cory in Lille. In 2014 he was a guest soloist with the Cory Band during their concert tour to the Netherlands and in 2015 he was invited to play solo euphonium with the Cory Band for their new CD productions ’Neglected Treasures’ and ‘In Principal’. Here is his winning performance of 'Auld Lang Syne' by Simone Mantia, arranged by Keith Wilkinson. Immediate Musical Director Philip Harper told 4BR: "Matthew approached me after our CD recording session on Saturday and informed me that he would be leaving the band with immediate effect for reasons personal to him. Cory Band is pleased to announce the signing of Glyn Williams on principal euphonium and his wife Helen Williams on flugel horn. 2nd section + Duration 5 mins Listen to Glyn Williams (Euphonium) with Cory Band Courtesy of World of Brass His recording of my Coventry Variations is superb and Cory play magnificently for him. NBK 2011 Excelsior Ferwert - Fanfare and Love Songs. Previous flugel player Richard Davies has been sidelined with a back injury and will be reintegrated into the cornet section; Stephanie Wilkins has stepped into his shoes in his absence and has played beautifully on flugel horn at concerts, contests and on CD recordings – a wonderful player with a bright future; and Matthew Fletcher has done a great job filling in on end chair euphonium on a number of occasions – another rising star of the brass band world.”, NEIL BLOCKLEY – neil@coryband.com NBK 2011 Brassband Schoonhoven - Variety of Skills. Childs & Wainwright)," "Euphonium Concerto: I. Philip describes Cory’s performances as like a fabulous journey from one unique destination to another – whether gloriously vibrant or exquisitely tranquil – you just need to sit back and enjoy the ride. This is a group for people who play euphonium or are euphonium fans. It all started for Helen in the summer of 1975, when she first picked up a cornet. Two years later, he entered the National Youth Brass Band of Wales and made such remarkable progress that he was awarded the Norman’s Prize for the player showing the most promise (in a band that contained many future professional players). View a list of performances and events, buy tickets and find out more about what’s involved in a Cory concert. Helen and Glyn have made the huge decision to relocate to South Wales, and Helen is also excited to have been offered the opportunity to work with the Cory Academy helping to encourage and develop community grass roots banding in the Rhondda Cynon Taf area and throughout South Wales. Philip was appointed Musical Director of Cory Band in 2012 and brought with him a wealth of experience as a conductor, composer and tenor horn player. 1. Recorded on Polyphonic PRL 021 at Brangwyn Hall Swansea, December 1983. Become a Friend of Cory Band and help us thrive and discover exclusive benefits. As much of a heart-wrenching decision as this has been, the couple are looking forward to new challenges and beginning a new chapter in their lives which neatly ties in with them both celebrating significant birthdays in 2015. The Cory Band has recorded a lot of music for Obrasso. The Cory Band conducted by Arthur Kenny, euphonium Roy Roberts. Euphonium Concerto Part 1 - Robbert Vos & Cory Band. The original words were written by Jennifer Henderson and trace a robin’s journey through the seasons: Spring - ‘fearless and bold’, Summer - ‘a bird with attitude’ through to Autumn - ‘when other birds fly away, you’re loyal’. A Live Performance is life-affirming! Helen was Flugel Horn Soloist with the famous Foden’s Band from Sandbach in Cheshire for over 15 years from 1999, winning many competitions, including the elusive ‘Double’ of both British Open and Nationals in 2012. It ends positively, with the wish that hope can come from desperation. Glyn has much to offer as a conductor and will be actively seeking new opportunities in the area. “After considering giving up my playing when I reached a significant birthday in 2015, I am very grateful to Cory Band for having faith in me and helping me find my mojo, resulting in 2016 being my most successful year to date. At the time Cory was ranked 13th in the World, but Robert made an immediate impact, and with more than 20 contest victories, including a World Championship, a hat trick of European titles and five British Opens, he led the band to its current position of No.1 in the World, and whilst doing so, broke new ground artistically through commissions, recordings and high profile collaborations. On that day she also won the award for the Best Soloist, a feat she repeated 20 years later with the Cory Band, now on flugel horn. Winning the Europeans was very sweet. Stream songs including "Hymn to New England", "Miss Blue Bonnet (Cornet Solo)" and more. Both euphonium and flugel seats have been in a state of flux since March, and I would like to publicly thank those players within Cory Band who have shown much flexibility during this period of transition. Continue to the Cory Band next chapter. NBK 2011 Backum Brass - Evolution. Your registration of interest in the Cory Online Brass Band Championships 2021 has been successfully submitted. In the year 2000 Robert relinquished his enviable position as principal euphonium and bandmaster with the Black Dyke Band in order to become Principal Conductor and Music Director of Cory, the Champion Band of Wales. The vast majority of musicians in The Cory Band are passionate amateurs who devote a considerable amount of their free time to perfecting every piece they perform. Download our mobile app now. Having done that, he returned to banding in 1998 by joining the ‘Just Rentals’ Cory Band and hasn’t looked back! 15,779 talking about this. Conductor [Cory Band: Musical Director] ... Soloist, Euphonium – David Childs; Notes [Recording details] Recorded at the Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, 31 August, 1 & 2 September 2007. NEIL BLOCKLEY – neil@coryband.com NBK 2011 Constantijn Huygens - Sinfonietta no. Our ‘grass-roots’ grows and harnesses young talent with a drive for quality. Helen has played with the band in the past, most notably on our tour of Australia in 2013, and Glyn played with Cory at the recent European Championships. On 13 February 2016, for the first time in 40 years, the United States once again welcomed the mighty Cory Band to its shores and the first venue on this historic tour was James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. At the age of 13, Andrew joined the BTM Band. He advised and was an artist for the earliest series of Besson 'Sovereign' euphoniums in the 1970 and recorded the first LP/CD of euphonium solos 'Showcase for the Euphonium' (Saydisc) in the UK in … Your registration of interest in the Cory Online Brass Band Championships 2021 has been successfully submitted. About Us; Chandos Records is one of the world's premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. In 2013 he was a guest teacher at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland. Cory Band are very pleased to announce that Matthew White is their new Principal Euphonium player. “I do it because I love both the playing and the camaraderie. 3.1 out of 5 stars 4. In his own words: “I’ve been influenced and inspired by lots of musicians: my teacher Richard Marshall, cornet legend James Shepherd, and the amazing trumpeter Wynton Marsalis.”. A student of Mead and Thornton, White won multiple prestigious competitions prior to his graduation from college. In 1989 the City of Hull Brass Band was established with Dixon Laing on principal cornet and Robert as conductor. The Juggler," and many more. “To me, being in Cory means working hard as a team to create amazing musical performances.”. Audio CD. His wonderful sound, flawless technique and musical creativity make him a truly… Cory Band Competes in both National and International Brass Band Competitions. Cory Band is a wonderfully diverse group of musicians, from across the UK, who come together to offer audiences a spectacular range of Brass Band Music. The CD was recorded 2005 by Cory Band and the conductor Robert B. Childs. Look out for more band member profiles throughout 2017, Read more. The vast majority of musicians in The Cory Band are passionate amateurs who devote a considerable amount of their free time to perfecting every piece they perform. Daniel transferred to local rivals, Tredegar. We will get in touch with you shortly after the closing date  to confirm if you have been allocated a place. It was then adapted for David Thornton (euphonium) and subsequently orchestrated for brass band for this recording and premiered by Steven Mead. There has been wonderful online entertainment provided by bands from across the globe over the last two weekends of the innovative Cory contest — led by winners Fountain City, Downshire Brass, Lochgelly, Lostrock Hall Memorial and Woodhouse Silver Prize In 2014 he was a guest soloist with the Cory Band during their concert tour to the Netherlands and in 2015 he was invited to play solo euphonium with the Cory Band for their new CD productions ’Neglected Treasures’ and ‘In Principal’. Andrew enjoyed many concert and contest successes with BTM and also had a short period helping out at the Sun Life Band. Andrew’s natural ability and Phillip’s expert teaching combined well and quick progress followed. Philip Harper, Musical Director of the Cory Band, commented: “I am thrilled that Glyn and Helen will be joining the Cory Band and I look forward to many musical adventures together in the years to come. Sections of this page. Pick up our latest CD, scour the archives of our back catalogue, or help promote or support the Cory brand with our clothing and merchandise selection. All this came to a halt in 1994, when he completely gave up playing in order to concentrate on developing his career in Insurance Risk Assessment. Keep up to date and get to know the band more through our News section. Bramwell Tovey. After studying at Salford University tutored by top Euphonium clinicians such as the Childs Brothers, Glyn became Solo Euphonium of the Fodens Band, a position he held for 20 years. Lifelong friendships will be maintained and although Glyn and Helen are venturing to pastures new, Foden’s Band will always remain close to their hearts, and they wish it all the very best for the future. “Times are very different now, but when I was growing up girls didn’t play in the ‘top’ brass bands so there was always a ceiling on what I could hope to achieve.” Well, look at you now, Helen! £2.98. There’s always a lot going on throughout the year with Cory Band – contest reports, new players or special projects. Report & Results: 2020 Cory Online Championships. Cory Band: Enter the Galaxies DO 264. But most importantly, we provide the opportunity to learn new skills in a fun way. “Cory Band is very much one big family. Buy the album for $10.99. Recorded by Glyn Williams with Cory Band. He was swiftly promoted to assistant principal cornet. Both players will take up their new positions with the band in July 2015 and bring with them a reputation as two of the best in the business, having been connected with Foden’s Band in Sandbach, Cheshire for a combined total of 35 years between them. His skills & experience are varied and wide-ranging and as well as his Cory commitments, he is Bass Trombonist with the Byron Jones Big Band and is in demand at many provincial orchestras. Robbert has made two solo CDs. European champion Cory has announced that principal euphonium Matthew White has left the band for personal reasons after 20 months in the seat. Every band member makes a highly committed and significant contribution. We will get in touch with you shortly after the closing date  to confirm if you have been allocated a place. After two years, and following another period at the Cory Band, he moved to Manchester to study at the Royal Northern College of Music. «Stars In Brass» is a Brass Band CD by Obrasso. "Robert Childs is a master euphonium player, and a wonderful conductor and musician. The ‘Ton Temperance Band’ changed its name to reflect the generous financial assistance from Sir Clifford Cory and his family business, ‘Cory Brothers’. Since then she has established herself as one of the band world’s finest players. Ivan Meylemans – Conductor "Robbert Vos is undoubtedly one of the best euphonium players in the world. The band rehearses twice a week in Treorchy and combines a wealth of diverse experience to achieve a superb standard in every concert. Snell)," "Lament (Arr. I feel compelled to keep doing it and enjoy that the band has a diverse and dynamic repertoire and is successful at establishing a rapport with their audiences – making a connection that only comes with a live performance.”. Footwear Band conducted by Stanley Boddington, euphonium Trevor Groom. In 2015 Helen, along with her husband Glyn who plays principal euphonium, relocated from North West England to the South Wales Valleys to join the Cory Band, and now splits her time between working for Kapitol Promotions at the Brass Band Players Registry and involvement with the Cory Academy. Official page for Cory Band from Wales - the best Brass Band in the World. They would like to publicly thank Foden’s Band for the countless experiences, opportunities and fond memories that have been made over the last 20 years for Glyn and 15 years for Helen. Consequently, from 1895, the Band became known as ‘Cory Workmen’s Band’. In the same year as taking up the baton, a life long ambition was fulfilled for Robert when he became principal euphonium with the world famous Black Dyke Band, a position vacated by euphonium legend John Clough. The Besson Musical Instruments Performing Artist is now a highly respected freelance soloist, teacher and educator, holding teaching positions in Northampton and also at the prestigious Birmingham Conservatoire. Cory in Concert Volume V by Cory Band (2015-01-01) Cory Band. Matthew has an impressive pedigree; he attended the Chetham’s School of Music from the age of 10 and was also a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, serving as Principal Euphonium for three years, winning the Harry Mortimer and Katie Ogden Solo Awards. Some players have been involved for decades, others for a much shorter time, but everyone brings a dedication and an enthusiasm to playing in and performing with the band that makes it such a formidable and successful musical tour de force. Mr John Treharne was the first conductor of the Band known today as the Cory Band. So, there you have it! In 2015 Helen, along with her husband Glyn who plays principal euphonium, relocated from North West England to the South Wales Valleys to join the Cory Band, and now splits her time between working for Kapitol Promotions at the Brass Band Players Registry and involvement with the Cory Academy. We all enjoyed having them as part of the team, and I speak for everyone in the band when I say that we are delighted that they have decided to make a permanent move. Stream ad-free with Amazon Music Unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. All sound carriers are also available digitally on the popular portals of Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify and other providers worldwide. The music label Obrasso Records belongs to Obrasso Verlag from Switzerland. I can remember the bar we were in erupting when the results came through on social media and the celebrations starting.”, Gareth hopes to go on to postgraduate study. 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