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Davies claims Welsh conducting award

Gary Davies becomes 2010 Welsh Conductor of the Year.

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Gary Davies, MD of Tylorstown and Llwydcoed Bands has been awarded the prestigious Eric James Memorial Trophy as Welsh Conductor of the Year.

Respected

The award was was instituted in 1992 following the death of one of the most respected musicians in the Welsh banding movement, and reflects his commitment to grass roots banding and the contribution made by its hard working conductors.

Outstanding

Eric’s son, Alyn told 4BR: "A small committee meets each year to discuss the achievements of Welsh conductors throughout all the sections and choose a recipient for the award.

This year, in choosing Gary, we recognised his outstanding achievement in steering Tylorstown to the Second Section National title at Harrogate as well as his continued excellent work and success with Llwydcoed Band – including gaining fourth place on the same contesting weekend in the Third Section."

...in choosing Gary, we recognised his outstanding achievement in steering Tylorstown to the Second Section National title at Harrogate as well as his continued excellent work and success with Llwydcoed BandAlyn James

Past Recipients:

1992: E.J. CLARK — British Steel (Port Talbot)
1993: HAYDN EVANS — Pontardulais Town
1994: BERNARD WILLIAMS — Cwmaman Institute / Blaina
1995: GERALD ROBERTS — Ammanford Town
1996: MICHAEL THORNE — Burry Port
1997: GRAHAM SHEPPARD — Treherbert
1998: C. BRIAN BUCKLEY — Pontardulais Town
1999: BRYN DAVIES — Blaenavon Town
2000: ALAN PHILLIPS — Aberystwyth Youth/Schools
2001: JIM DAVIES — Ammanford Town
2002: MIKE FARO — Briton Ferry Silver
2003: GRAHAM SHEPPARD — Treherbert
2004: CRAIG ROBERTS — Parc & Dare
2005: PAUL HOLLAND — Newbridge Celynen
2006: ALAN DAVIES — Llwydcoed
2007: PAUL HOLLAND — Newbridge Celynen
2008: GWYN EVANS – Beaumaris Band
2009: GARETH RITTER – City of Cardiff Band
2010: GARY DAVIES – Tylorstown Band

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