Recital, Masterclass, Guest Soloist with Wind Orchestra. A day in Brazil!

Check out what David was doing in Boston, New York & Pittsburgh.

Four workshops in four cities in four days before a nostalgic concert in Perth.

David & Robert Childs recently adjudicated the New Zealand Brass Band and Solo Championships and gave a workshop in Auckland.

Check out a few of David's diary entries plus some video clips from David's performances in Tokyo Japan.

Former British Bandsman solo CD of the Year, Brass Band World solo CD of the Year & 4BarsRest solo CD of the Year picks up another award, this time from the International Tuba & Euphonium Association.

The 2012 International Tuba Euphonium Conference was held in Linz Austria. With three concerts, an Austrian Concerto Premiere, competition success for his students & an 'Excellence in Recording' award for his latest CD release it was a fruitful week.

Following a successful concert & master class tour of Portugal, and a 'Stars in Brass' concert in Brussels find out where you'll find David performing during the next three months!

The National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain, National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, Territorial Youth Band of the Salvation Army, Hampshire Music Service & the BBC Young Musician of the Year'85 just some of the organisations David has been working with recently.

London Symphony Orchestra'92s Philip Cobb, Black Dyke'92s Richard Marshall, Cory Band'92s Owen Farr, and David Childs have once again been working together as '91Eminence Brass'92

David'92s final appearance with the Cory Band will be in Rotterdam next month.

David recently gave the world premiere performance of Johan De Meij'92s UFO Concerto with the Cory band conducted by his father Robert at the RNCM Festival of Brass.

After a successful 10 years David resigns his position as principal euphonium with the No.1 ranked band in the world.

BB Fribourg promote their new CD featuring a concerto performance from David by interviewing the euphonium soloist. Find out who his favourite euphonium players are, his greatest banding moment, plans for the future and much more!

Details released for David'92s Master Class dates in Portugal next month.

David is currently preparing to give the world premiere of Johan De Meij'92s new euphonium concerto later this month.

Thanks for all the kind messages (and Christmas wishes) following my last '91blog'92 '96 they were greatly appreciated. As requested here is another 'blog' taking us into 2012. I'92ll start where I left you back in August 2011, about to leave for Germany...

Check out this trio of David'92s recent concerto performances in some of the world'92s finest concert halls.

Find out what David'92s been up to so far this year '96 from concerto premieres and solo tours to recording studios and summer schools!

What did the brass media, online voters and playing colleagues make of David'92s contribution to 2010?

Having been nominated for '91Player of the Year'92 and '91Solo CD of the Year'92 by the most popular online brass magazine, David polled more than 50% of the votes to take both titles!

Last chance to see David & Cory in 2010!

David wins 'Soloist of the Year' in the BBW's Awards 2010.

Nominations for the the 4barsrest.com Awards have been short-listed and David is up for 'Player of the Year' & 'Solo CD of the Year'. Find out more...

Not even a blizzard in South Wales could stop Cory Band's 2010 Annual Awards Dinner. Read the report taken from www.robertchilds.co.uk

Follow him to find out what he's up to @childseuphonium

The last month has been busier than ever for euphonium virtuoso David Childs. Find out what he's been up to...

Having won BBW'92s '91Solo CD of the Year'92 Moto Perpetuo picks up another award, this time from the British Bandsman magazine.

The Brass Band World magazine recently published their annual awards nominations. Find out how David'92s Moto Perpetuo release did.

This weekend David will be in Canada for two concerts and a masterclass as he gives the Canadian premi'e8re of Karl Jenkins'92 Euphonium Concerto.

Having performed as a euphonium soloist in London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall, David recently swapped his euphonium for a baton as he led Cory in spectacular fashion.

Euphonium Soloist David Childs becomes a Besson Artist in a move described by 4BarsRest web-magazine as a 'Headline Galactico Signing'!

On September 4th 2010, the long awaited CD release from David Childs will be available. Entitled 'Moto Perpetuo' the disc features this unique soloist on scintillating form.

Euphonium virtuoso David Childs gave his 21st performance of Karl Jenkins' Euphonium Concerto last weekend in London with the National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain, conducted by James Gourlay.

Following what has been described by the composer as an " Absolutely Breathtaking'94 Concerto performance, reviews, photos and letters of acknowledgement are filtering through from David'92s Carnegie Hall debut.

Soloist David Childs fulfills his childhood dream to play at Carnegie Hall, New York.

In 2009 the world'92s most visited brass website (4barsrest.com) described David Childs as '91the world'92s finest euphonium player'92 and already the young euphonium soloist has lived up to his reputatuion in 2010.

David to endorse Reunion Blues, the US based market leader in musical instrument bags.

Making his third appearance at the Last Night of the Welsh Proms, David premiered Karl Jenkins' fantastic new Concerto for Euphonium & Orchestra. Acclaimed brass critic Iwan Fox was in the audience.

Check out the performances which have created interest throughout the world and collectively received over 1,000,000 viewings.

Three world-class bands were recently brought together for a Gala Concert at Symphony Hall Birmingham, and each band featured their principal euphonium!

David Childs and stars of York Instruments are set to give clinics and mini-recitals at this weekend's Harrogate Finals.

A star studded cast of Karl Jenkins, Only Men Aloud & Cory Band recently performed in concert together with soloists Katherine Jenkins, Aled Jones & David Childs. See them on a video link!

As a specialist euphonium tutor on two of Europes'92s leading residential brass summer schools David provides details of next year'92s courses and shares some photos from this year'92s events.

Sandhurst Band celebrated their centenary year in style on 5th July at The Hexagon Theatre in reading. David Childs was their special guest soloist.

Together with fellow principals and the MD of Cory Band, David recently spent a day tutoring some of Wales' finest young brass talent.

David recently returned from a succesful tour of Switzerland which ran just like clock work!

In 1998 David played with the Brighouse & Rastrick Band & won the European Brass Band Championships. Ten years on and he'92s won it again '96 this time with Cory!

David recently performed as a guest soloist in Luxembourg at a brass festival with a difference - '91Heavy Metal'92

David'92s affiliation with the Camborne Youth Brass Band is strengthened as he works with them once again in his capacity as a musical advisor.

David gives solo recitals, masterclasses & makes guest soloist appearances in Belgium, the Netherlands & Germany.

'91Messe Frankfurt'92 is the world'92s largest trade fair and this year David was present together with York Musical Instruments showcasing their superb range of background brass.

Hard on the heels of their award winning CD '91This Land of Ours'92 the Cory Band have been back in the studio once again, this time recording '91Celtic Charm'92 - an inspiring new album featuring their star euphonium soloist David Childs.

Euphonium star David Childs has recently undergone major surgery to repair a complex abdominal hernia which will rule him out of playing the euphonium for at least a couple of months.

David picks out his highlights from an eventful 2007

Following a busy year David'92s 2007 concert schedule finished in style with prestigious events around the globe.

David, together with Harvey Davies provided a night to remember for the Toddington Music Society.

EMI's latest release 'This Land of Ours' featuring the Cory Band performing the music of Karl Jenkins was recently launched in Wales' Millenium Stadium.

David has just completed the Cardiff Half Marathon and in doing so has raised over 'a31000 for Cancer Care Cymru

View the stunning new promotional video for Cory's debut release on the EMI label - 'This Land of Ours'

This Saturday David will be running the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise money for 'Cancer Care Cymru' - Find out how you can sponsor him on-line.

From a concert with a Gospel Choir in Adelaide to performances with Wycliffe Gordon in Melbourne, find out what Dave's been up to in the Land of Oz!

The Cory Band with whom David plays principal euphonium were recently crowned 'British Open' Champions taking them to No.1 in the world.

On September 8th David appeared as the BBC National Orchestra of Wales' guest soloist live on BBC 1 television taking the euphonium to a world wide audience of millions.

David & the Cory Band recently recorded a new CD for EMI Classics. See them during a video shoot to accompany the new release - 'This Land of Ours'.

Earlier this year David performed for the first time in Sicily. Within months of his debut he returned once again - this time to solo in Antillo.

Earlier this month David teamed up with EMI records as both soloist and principal euphonium with the Cory Band for a new album.

This summer David tutored over 50 euphonium and baritone students from all over the world.

In recent weeks David and his euphonium have been featured on BBC Radio & Television.

David teams up with Richard Marshall - principal cornet with the Black Dyke Band, world class soloist and fellow 'York' performing artist.

Last month David made his debut performance in Italy. He performed with the wind orchestra, 'Corpo Bandistico Caruso' of Novara, Sicily.

If you tune into BBC Radio 2 (88-91fm) at 7.30pm (GMT) this evening you can hear David perform as a soloist live with the BBC Concert Orchestra on 'Friday Night is Music Night'.

Last month the International Euphonium Institute 2007 took place in Atlanta, Georgia USA and David was the Institute's International Guest Artist.

The remainder of 2007 will see David perform in the USA, Australia and Japan, in addition to other countires closer to home!

On Saturday May 26 2007 David will be joined by Simone Rebello, Lara James & Eos Chater from chart topping string quartet Bond to adjudicate a prestigious & truly exciting competition.

Find out more details about David's second appearance on 'Friday Nigfht is Music Night' with the BBC Concert Orchestra in London on June 1st.

This Summer David will be a guest tutor on two of Europe's finest Brass Band Summer Schools. Find out where, when and how you can apply for the opportunity to study with David this Summer.

Schreiber-Keilwerth, one of Germany's most respected Musical Instrument manufacturers launch their brand new '91York'92 range of euphoniums.

David will once again be the BBC Concert Orchestra's special guest when soloist and orchestra perform together in London's Mermaid on June 1st.

David captivates new audience as he joins forces with The Band and Bugles of The Light Division at Winchester Cathedral

David takes top honours live on BBC Radio Wales.

Follow the link for reaction to David's performance and photos from the concert.

David recently spent a fabulous week tutoring the 21 euphonium & baritone players of the 2006 Bromsgrove Summer School.

The Euphonium, recognised by the Youth Music organisation as an 'endangered species' will appear at the Last Night of the Welsh Proms this coming Saturday

Boosey & Hawkes have just published 20 new solos for beginner euphonium players composed by Carol Barratt and edited by David Childs

David performs in concert with the world famous Black Dyke Band

David & Harvey complete this season's recitals together with performances in North Wales' Dolgellau & North Devon's South Malton.

Renowned composer Gareth Wood has written a superb new Concerto for Euphonium & Wind Orchestra which David recently premi'e8red.

The XBY Concert Band recently joined forces with David Childs to record Phillip Sparke's music for a new CD by Da Haske; Holland'92s Premier Music Firm.

David recently returned from Holland where his performance in Utrecht's Muziekcentrum Vredenburg found favour with an appreciative audience.