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Gary Davies

Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator

Gary Davies

Contact details

14 Church Avenue, Llwydcoed, Aberdare, Mid Glamorgan, CF44 0UR

  gary13davies@hotmail.co.uk
  
  07887 711670


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Gary first became involved in banding at the age of 8 when he joined the Cwmaman Institute Silver Band Junior Section, soon after joining the senior band. Here, Gary played a major role in the bands rise from the 4th section to Championship section, not only as the bands soprano and at times solo cornet player but as secretary and then chairman. At the age of 18 Gary became a member of the National Youth Brass Band of Wales playing soprano under the baton of Mr Bram Tovey.

During his playing career, Gary has won the Grand Shield, gained 5th place in the British Open, and played at the Royal Albert Hall for the National championships of Great Britain, as well as working with many influential conductors such as Cynon Jones, Stan Lippeatt, Steve Bastable, Graham O'Connor, Philip Harper, Nigel Seaman, Jonathan Corry, Michael Fowles and John Hudson.

In 2005 Gary became the Musical Director to the Tylorstown band, a position that he still holds today. During this period the band has seen un-paralleled success. In 2010 the band were crowned 2nd Section Welsh Regional Champions and 2nd section National Champions of Great Britain, a double that was repeated in the 1st Section in 2013.

In 2009, in addition to his commitment with the Tylorstown band, Gary became the MD of the Llwydcoed Band. Under his direction the band gained National promotion from 3rd Section to the 1st Section, qualifying for the Lower Section National finals for 3 consecutive years 2010-2012. During this period, Gary also led the band to the Welsh League 3rd and 2nd Section Titles, also gaining wins in both the 3rd and 2nd Section National Eisteddfod of Wales.

In 2012, Gary commenced adjudication training under the direction of ABBA. In 2013, having completed the necessary training sessions under his mentor — the vastly experienced Mr C Brian Buckley, Gary is delighted to have been offered and has accepted the position of associate member with ABBA,

In 2010 and 2013 Gary was awarded the prestigious Eric James — Welsh conductor of the year award. He is one of only 3 conductors that have held the title twice since inception in 1992.

Gary is a qualified accountant with his own business — so he can fit his banding commitments around work. Gary is married to wife Karen and they have four children together.

 

 



Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 November • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church St. London SE10 8NA


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Longridge Band - The Houghton Weavers

Saturday 9 November • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


Contest: 47th Brass in Concert

Saturday 16 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Royal Air Force Regiment

Friday 22 November • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Amesbury Town Band

October 31 • All our sections can do with a little help, especially in the front, and back, row of cornets. We're a non-contesting band, we play for the enjoyment of the music.


Llandudno Town Band

October 29 • Llandudno Town Band - An ambitious highly respected band just requires a horn/baritone, bass and possibly a cornet for a full compliment. Rehearses every Monday alongside our creative 2nd rehearsal, starting in the New Year known as Thursday Live.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 28 • We are a friendly & sociable Third Section Band (Second Section from January 2025). Following our appearance at the National Finals in Cheltenham in September, we now have a vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


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