On the evening of Friday 21st April, David had the pleasure of being part of the adjudicating panel at the final of the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award, alongside Philip Harper and Becky Smith. The competition was broadcast live on Radio 2 from the Royal Northern College of Music, with the panel enjoying brilliant performances from all four soloists. Eventually, the competition resulted in trombonist Isobel Daws deservedly claiming the title, performing Gordon Langford’s Rhapsody for Trombone.
As part of her prize, Isobel, who studies at Chethams School in Manchester, and is the daughter of renowned Salvation Army musician David Daws, will now have the opportunity to showcase her talents at the Gala Concert following the British Open Championships at Symphony Hall in September.
Isobel battled for the title against a trio of high quality fellow musicians in trombonist, Ellena Newton, horn player Siobhan Bates and flugel performer, James Nash. Ellena was the first to perform with Philip Wilby's White Knuckle Ride and Bolivar by Eric Cooke, whilst Siobhan showcased Over the Rainbow, and A New Dawn by Christopher Bond. James Nash performed Philip Sparke's Moon Song, Sun Dance.
David sends his congratulations to Isobel and all the finalists, and his thanks for an extremely enjoyable musical evening.
Click here to find out more about the Award and how to enter for the 2018 competition.
David with winner Isobel Daws, the panel, and presenters.
