The six adjudicators at the European Brass Band Championships may not have written much in their remarks, but what they did certainly confoirnd their feelings about Cory's performances on both the set work 'Brass Blot' and 'Music for Battle Creek'.

Brass Blot Adjudications:
Draw 10
99 points

At last a band who are totally loyal to the score and at the same time take some time to make music.
This was fabulous music Making!

Arvid Anthun

NO COMMENT!!!
THANKS FOR THE MUSIC
FANTASTIC Chief (conductor) Band and Soloists

Armin Bachmann

A Band of the highest order unfolding a performance of the utmost deliciousness, precision, integrity etc etc captivated by wondrous solo playing (bravo cornet) and all done with fabulous musical discipline from the conductor.
Fine percussion work too – admirable.
BRAVISSIMO!

Nigel Boddice

NO COMMENT!!! THANKS FOR THE MUSICAdjudicator Armin Bachmann

Music for Battle Creek:
Draw 10
95 points

A very good performance. The last movement was one of the real highlights of the day – Sparkling, groovy playing!
The band has very nice sound –but sometimes the FFF is too overblown.
Good percussion playing and good soloists, euph and trom!!
Thank you very much

Jens T Larsen

A well balanced band with fine solo voices and a secure ensemble. Very well directed.
Good attention to the musical ‘line’ and the percussion was colourful and stylish.
The Finale pulsated with nuance and clarity of line through the fugato material.
Fabulous trombone – stylish and impressive.
A very musical performance.
Thank you

David King

Very fine performance given by an excellent band with many skills and qualities. Especially the final movement went very well, but also the second movement had wonderful moments. Percussion well integrated.
Some outstanding soloist!! ; trom, cornet, euph……….!
Despite some weaker passages, this was a fantastic performance overall!!
BRAVO !

Jan Van der Roost