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Flowers make EE horn connection

The talented young horn star Emily Evans is the latest signing at Flowers ahead of their British Open challenge.

Emily Evans
  There is a new EE connection at Flowers as Emily Evans joins as their new solo horn.

Flowers continue to sign up exciting talent as they head towards the British Open in Birmingham on September 9th.

Following the arrival of Belgian star Lode Violet for the contest on principal cornet, they have announced the signing of Emily Evans on solo horn.

Award winner

Originally from Camborne, Emily has just completed her third year of study at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama in Cardiff.

She is tutored by Owen Farr and has won the Philip Jones Brass Ensemble Competition (2016 and 2017) and the McGrenery Chamber Prize (2017). She also reached the final of this year's prestigious Linda Mowatt solo competition.

A former member of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and the National Children's Brass Band of Great Britain, Emily has been solo horn with Lanner & District Silver, and more latterly, Tongwynlais Temperance.

Ideal qualities

Principal Conductor David Childs told 4BR: "I've known Emily's playing for many years and have always been impressed by her beautiful sound, control and lyricism; qualities ideally suited to this position.

I feel this is a positive signing for both the band and the player, and look forward to working with her as we look towards Symphony Hall."

I feel this is a positive signing for both the band and the player, and look forward to working with her as we look towards Symphony HallFlowers Principal Conductor, David Childs.

Looking forward

In reply Emily told 4BR: "I'm really looking forward to joining Flowers and working with David Childs. The opportunity provides a new challenge and has come at a great time for me as I start my final year of study. Everyone has been very friendly and welcoming."

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