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World Rankings: Late May update

May 29, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings show few changes of position near the top following May's busy month of contesting.


Cory

Student help for Cory Euro success

May 16, 2009
Cory can thank their student fraternity for winning the European title in Belgium a few weeks back.


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World Rankings: May update

May 07, 2009
Latest World of Brass – 4barsrest.com World Rankings following last weekend's European Championships.


Pritchard

Seventh heaven for Pritchard

May 07, 2009
Cory's recent win at the European may have been their third, but for percussionist Gavin Pritchard it was his 7th — in seven attempts.


Remarks sheet

What the judges said...

May 05, 2009
They didn't say much with Cory's win — but then again, there wasn't much wrong was there...


Childs

Childs delight at Euro double

May 05, 2009
4BR has spoken exclusively to Dr Robert Childs after he led Cory in their succesful defence of their European title.


Childs

Cory ready for battle

April 29, 2009
4BR talks to Cory MD Robert Childs just 36 hours before he leads his band into European battle.


Childs

Childs delight at Welsh Award

April 16, 2009
Dr Robert Childs has spoken of his delight at winning the prestigious Welsh Guild of Music Award.


Cory

Welsh Award for Cory

April 15, 2009
European Champions and their MD gain prestigious Welsh Music Guild Award


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Rankings: March update

March 27, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings show few changes at the top following the recent round of ‘Area’ contests, with only Rothwell and Tredegar moving significantly in the top 20.


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Rankings: January/February update

March 03, 2009
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings see few changes near the very top following the first leg of the contest season.


York

Advert: Cory opt for York

January 15, 2009
European Champions make the best decision of 2009 — by chossing York Instruments.


Bob Childs

The world is not enough?

January 13, 2009
Robert Childs talks exclusively to 4BR about his plans for 2009 – and how he hopes to make Cory’s 125th anniversary a memorable one.


Cory

Cory set for World assault

January 07, 2009
European champions set their eyes on World domination in Kerkrade in 2009.


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Rankings: End of year/January update

January 06, 2009
The final World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings for 2008 confirm Cory as the world’s leading band, following a year that saw it win the European Championship for the first time in 28 years.


Childs

Childs claims player award

December 14, 2008
David Childs has picked up the Cory Band 'Player of the Year' Award to put on his crowded mantlepiece this Christmas.


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Rankings: December update

December 07, 2008
The latest World of Brass – 4barsrest Rankings see Cory Band back at the top following the Welsh band’s win at Brass in Concert.


Childs

Undisputed number 1

November 20, 2008
Bob Childs talks to 4BR about the recent Brass in Concert win, being the number 1 band in the world and the plans for the Cory future.


Childs

Solo success for David Childs

November 20, 2008
David Childs has spoken to 4BR about his personal delight at winning the prestigious Solo Awasrd at Brass in Concert — and his plans for the future.


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Results: 2008 Brass in Concert Championships

November 16, 2008
Full results of the 2008 Brass in Concert Championships from The Sage, Gateshead


Cory

Cory open up for Gateshead

November 10, 2008
European Champion open the doors ahead of Brass in Concert challenge.


Cory

European champs to help SA celebrations

October 20, 2008
Cory and three world premieres set to help Canton SA Band Band celebrte its 125th Anniversary.


Cory

Cory to open for Nationals

October 06, 2008
European champion to open their doors ahead of National assault.


Ibbotson

Cory lose Ibbotson

October 02, 2008
Star soprano to bow out with European Champions after London finale.


Cory

Cornelius returns to Cory

September 11, 2008
Former principal horn returns to Cory for Nationals.




Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


Welcome

Warm welcome for Lawson at Welsh champion

March 28 • It's a been a long journey to get to his first rehearsal for Kyle Lawson at Cory — and its straight into concert action too.


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 5 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Chinnor Silver

March 27 • We are a friendly progressive 1st Section band who need a couple of seats filled.. Bb BASS and PERCUSSIONIST are on our wanted list so if you are looking for a new banding challenge get in contact. We rehearse on Wednesdays and have good realistic diary.


Newport Borough Brass Band

March 27 • After a respectable 4th place in the 2nd Section at the Welsh Area Contest, we are looking for FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable) 1st BARITONE, 2ND TROMBONE and Bb BASS players to come and join us on our journey under the baton of Martin McHale BEM.


East London Brass

March 27 • PERCUSSION - ELB are the look out for a percussionist to complement our existing section. We have a sensible diary of contests and concerts and are ambitious to keep progressing as a band.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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