Brass In Concert draw
The band make a return to the Brass In Concert championships, later this year after a break of two years since our last appearance.
14 Aug 2008
Percussionist Dave Danford is preparing for a major solo recital tour which launches this autumn.
Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has submitted plans to Cardiff Council to redevelop part of its existing site.
Only Men Aloud! continue to wow audiences and judges alike in their bid to win the title of Last Choir Standing.
The band make a return to the Brass In Concert championships, later this year after a break of two years since our last appearance.
It is with sadness that we announce the passing of loyal Cory member Selwyn Protheroe.
For those who can't make the concert in Cardiff on July 1st, here's the JMU Brass Band tour schedule:
We are to perform a joint concert with the RWCMD Band and the James Madison University Brass.We have had our tour to Switzerland cancelled with only 2 weeks to go.
Here are the adjudicators comments from Saturday's own-choice contest:Here are the adjudicators comments from Friday's set-work contest:The band secured its first European win for 28 years last weekend in Stavanger, Norway. The full results were:
Our European Open Rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, 29th April in Tonyrefail Comprehensive School, Gilfach Road, Tonyrefail at 7.30pm.
Our annual jamboree at the RWCMD has been confirmed.
Cory boy and award-winning percussionist, Dave Danford is preparing for a bumper schedule in 2008 after the success of a busy 2007 which saw the release of his debut solo album (Rhythmic Renaissance), and collaboration with the infamous Judge Jules.
One of our best recent performances fails to find favour with adjudicator and Brighouse MD, Alan Morrison.
Cory Band's quest to retain the Welsh Regional Championship has been boosted by the return of their star euphonium player David Childs.
The BBC Young Musician of the Year Competition 2008 category semi-finals are being held at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama (RWCMD) during December.
Solo Eb Bass, Steve Sykes has released his long overdue solo CD.
Five married couples are making sweeter music than most - they are all members of the same brass band. (from BBC News )
RWCMD’s Brass quintet ‘Bute Brass’ have won the first Royal Northern College of Music (RNCM) Intercollegiate Brass Quintet Competition facing tough opposition from the UK’s leading Conservatoires.
The Welsh 'March King', T.J. Powell passed away on January 29th while guest conducting the Cory Band in a live radio broadcast. The following article was found on a website recording his achievements with the Melingriffith Band:
It looks like our on-tour sleeping arrangements are of National interest! The Wales on Sunday newspaper recently published an interview with newlyweds Travis and Lucy and uncovered an interesting fact...
How would you like to celebrate your 50th birthday? A trip to Barcelona to see the sights and watch a game of footy at the Nou Camp? Hire a Lamborghini and take the good lady for a romantic drive to Le Manoir aux Quatre Saison for an expensive meal perhaps? Or, what about just putting your feet up with a few beers and a natter about things past with the lads?
Percussionist Dave Danford is set to appear at the forthcoming Percussion Day at the Royal Northern College of Music on 3rd February.
Lynne and Chris are now VERY proud parents! Carys Jane was born on the 23rd December 2007. She weighed 4lb 14oz and was delivered at home 2.45am by her father, Chris!
David Childs has recently undergone surgery to repair a complex abdominal hernia which will rule him out of playing the euphonium for at least a couple of months.
Our Solo Horn, Owen Farr has unveiled his new website.
