On October 19th David appeared as guest soloist with the famous Enfield Citadel Band at their annual Gala Concert in London's beautiful St John's Smith Square.

In a programme including euphonim solos by Karl Jenkins, Simone Mantia and Eric Leizden, it was Dan Price's new work On Winter Hill which created most interest before its world premiere performance. Reviewer Peter Bale reported,

"Featured soloist David Childs was on sublime form with his transcription of ‘Believe Me if all Those Endearing Young Charms’, played with an effortless fluency and musicality – even if the technical wizardry on display was almost unbelievable.

‘In Perfect Peace’ was played in memory of Lt Col Lincoln Parkhouse, a spoken tribute being given by Andrew Justice, whilst David continued in similar reflective vein with the sublime ‘Lament’ from the Karl Jenkins ‘Stabat Mater’.

The second premiere was Dan Price's ‘On Winter Hill’, written for David Childs. 

Against a largely chordal accompaniment, punctuated by triangle and glockenspiel, the lyrical solo showcased the soloists superb control and innate musicality

Following a brisk romp through Peter Graham's ‘Dance Before the Lord’, David Childs returned to present ‘Song of the Brother’, which he has recently recorded with Leyland Band in aid of the Clarence Adoo Trust.

David was thrilled to have BM James Williams, MBE, conduct the item, and produced a first-rate performance, and not even the purists in the audience seemed to begrudge him the indulgence of a top G to finish. 

There were certainly plenty more high notes to relish in his encore, ‘The Hot Canary’."