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Philip Harper

Harper gains Coleman epithet

October 11, 2016
The celebration of Cory's historic hat-trick victory at the Royal Albert Hall inspired Welsh television to bestow a rather appropriate epithet to their MD Philip Harper...


Cory Band celebrate

Report & Results: 2016 National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

October 08, 2016
Cory's journey to banding immortality continues as they create another piece of banding history at the Royal Albert Hall.


Cory Band

World Rankings — October Update

October 01, 2016
Cory's emphatic victory at the British Open consolidates it's position at the top of the rankings as Willebroek return to the top 10.


Cory

Hard work and play for Cory after Open success

September 23, 2016
The world's number 1 ranked band has been enjoying the worldwide accolades since their British Open success, but has also been hard at work and play too.


Cory

Cory to provide pre-results entertainment at Albert Hall

September 16, 2016
The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing their entertainment talents before the announcement of the National results at the Albert Hall next month.


Cory

Cory's Triumph of Time — the official judgements

September 12, 2016
The three adjudicators were simply blown away with Cory's performance of 'The Triumph of Time' — as can be seen by their written remarks.


Philip Harper

Cory to set Time ticking in Cardiff on Thursday

September 06, 2016
The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing their British Open preparation ahead of Symphony Hall in Cardiff on Thursday evening.


Tom Hutchinson

Interview with Tom Hutchinson

August 05, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson to find out more about a busy year for the Besson artist...


Cory stars

Cory boosted by additional grey matter

July 26, 2016
Two of Cory's brightest young stars have shown that their academic musical skills are every bit as good as their playing ones.


Hale and Hutchinson

Cory Hale new signing

July 22, 2016
One of the best cornet players in the business has joined the ranks of the world's number 1 ranked band.


Welsh Tour

Next stop Brecon on Cory Welsh Tour

July 05, 2016
Philip Harper and Cory will be stopping off in Brecon this weekend on the latest leg of their popular Welsh Tour.


Cory

Christmas is coming for Cory...

July 03, 2016
Other bands may be contemplating a summer break, but the number 1 ranked band in the world is already planning for Christmas...


Cory

Cory set for unique Land of My Fathers celebration

June 16, 2016
The second leg of Cory's 'Home Nation' tour will see the band perform a very special 'Father's Day' concert in Swansea this Sunday — and you don't even have to bring one along!


Simon Cowen

Cowen to take Cory Open trom role

June 15, 2016
Simon Cowen, principal trombone of the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra will join Cory for their British Open assault.


Cory

Cory set for first Home Nation appearance

June 10, 2016
Cory will head to North Wales this weekend on the first leg of their Home Nation tour...


Cory

Cory set for home nations tour

June 09, 2016
The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing their talents in the North, South, East and West of their home nation this year...


 Chris Thomas

Thomas takes his trombone leave from Cory

June 04, 2016
Chris Thomas is to leave Cory Band after 17 years as their top trombone.


Cory comp winner

A sultry Tango inspired cornet solo wins RWCMD/Cory prize

May 24, 2016
Tanguero! by Richard Hayden Taylor wins the 2016 RWCMD/Cory Composition Prize.


Sparke and Cory

Lasting Sparke of admiration from Cory

May 23, 2016
The European Champion presents Philip Sparke with a lasting memory of their triumph in Lille.


Cory

Finalists announced for Cory Composition competition

May 18, 2016
Three talented young composers will have their works performed by the European Champion in Cardiff this weekend.


Philip Harper

Harper lambasts test piece musical thuggery and charlatanism

May 08, 2016
Cory MD Philip Harper has opened up a debate on what he sees as the watering down in the quality of major test pieces...


Lille

Report & Results: 2016 European Championship

April 30, 2016
Cory unravel the secret to another European title success in Lille in commanding fashion — and perhaps set the contest on a new musical path in the process...


Cory

Cory set for Welsh Proms stroll

April 25, 2016
National Champions Cory set to return to Welsh Proms under the baton of Owain Arwel Hughes CBE.


national trophy

2016 National Finalists confirmed

March 21, 2016
The list of bands who will challenge for National honours in the autumn is now complete following the last round of 2016 Regional contests on the weekend.


Elemental

Cory launch Elemental CD

February 25, 2016
World of Brass has launched Cory's latest CD — so make sure you get your hands on a copy as soon as possible...




Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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