| Celtic Charm - The new CD from David Childs
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| Hard on the heels of their award winning CD ‘This Land of Ours’ the Cory Band have been back in the studio once again, this time recording ‘Celtic Charm’ - an inspiring new album featuring their star euphonium soloist David Childs. |
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| Nightmare start to the Year!
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| 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. |
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| Magic Moments!
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| David picks out his highlights from an eventful 2007 |
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| Switzerland & Japan close 2007
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| Following a busy year David’s 2007 concert schedule finished in style with prestigious events around the globe. |
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| ‘Enthralling Recital’
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| David, together with Harvey Davies provided a night to remember for the Toddington Music Society. |
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| New Jenkins CD hits the shelves.
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| 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. |
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| Turning Miles into Smiles!
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| David has just completed the Cardiff Half Marathon and in doing so has raised over £1000 for Cancer Care Cymru |
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| This Land of Ours
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| View the stunning new promotional video for Cory's debut release on the EMI label - 'This Land of Ours' |
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| Running the extra mile for Charity
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| 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. |
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| Dave returns from Down Under!
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| 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! |
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| Its Official - No. 1 in the World!
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| The Cory Band with whom David plays principal euphonium were recently crowned 'British Open' Champions taking them to No.1 in the world. |
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| David performs for International Audience of Millions
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| 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. |
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| Time out for a Video Shoot
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| 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'. |
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| Italian Job - Part II
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| 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. |
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| David Records on EMI Label
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| Earlier this month David teamed up with EMI records as both soloist and principal euphonium with the Cory Band for a new album. |
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| Summer School Success
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| This summer David tutored over 50 euphonium and baritone students from all over the world. |
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| Brass in the Media
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| In recent weeks David and his euphonium have been featured on BBC Radio & Television. |
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| Marshall Law!
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| David teams up with Richard Marshall - principal cornet with the Black Dyke Band, world class soloist and fellow 'York' performing artist. |
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| The Italian Job
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| Last month David made his debut performance in Italy. He performed with the wind orchestra, 'Corpo Bandistico Caruso' of Novara, Sicily. |
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| Listen to David perform 'Live' today!
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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'.
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| Georgia's on my Mind
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| Last month the International Euphonium Institute 2007 took place in Atlanta, Georgia USA and David was the Institute's International Guest Artist. |
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| Touring Euphonium
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| The remainder of 2007 will see David perform in the USA, Australia and Japan, in addition to other countires closer to home! |
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| Lloyds TSB 'In Tune with Wales' Competition
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| 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. |
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| David with the BBC Concert Orchestra
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| 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. |
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| Summer Tuition with David
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| 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. |
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| New York, New York!
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| Schreiber-Keilwerth, one of Germany's most respected Musical Instrument manufacturers launch their brand new ‘York’ range of euphoniums. |
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| Friday Night is Once Again Music Night!
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| 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. |
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| ‘Final Flourish…New Dawn’
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| David captivates new audience as he joins forces with The Band and Bugles of The Light Division at Winchester Cathedral |
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| BBC Radio Wales Soloist Prize
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| David takes top honours live on BBC Radio Wales. |
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| Superb Reviews following Welsh Prom Appearance
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| Follow the link for reaction to David's performance and photos from the concert. |
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| From Bromsgrove with Love!
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| David recently spent a fabulous week tutoring the 21 euphonium & baritone players of the 2006 Bromsgrove Summer School. |
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| ‘Endangered Species’ at the Last Night of the Proms!
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| 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 |
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| 'Bravo!' Carol Barratt
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| Boosey & Hawkes have just published 20 new solos for beginner euphonium players composed by Carol Barratt and edited by David Childs |
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| David ‘on loan’ with the Black Dyke Band
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| David performs in concert with the world famous Black Dyke Band |
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| 'Making Music' in North Devon & North Wales
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| David & Harvey complete this season's recitals together with performances in North Wales' Dolgellau & North Devon's South Malton. |
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| David to appear in Star line up at the BBC Proms
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| On Saturday 10th September David Childs will make his third appearance as a soloist at the world’s most prestigious music festival, the BBC Proms. |
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| 2 Recitals in 1 Day - 'A Complete Success'
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| David together with Harvey Davies displayed ‘musicality of the highest order’ during two contrasting recitals for the Elmbridge Music Club in Walton-on-Thames London. |
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| Filming for Welsh TV - S4C
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| David will be making a television appearance performing in front of a live studio audience for a popular light entertainment television series shown on S4C. |
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| Sparke to receive a ‘Masters’ Première
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| David & the Buy As You View Band are set to première Philip Sparke’s fantastic new work for solo euphonium & band at this year’s ‘All England International Masters’ Gala Concert. |
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| Virtuosi Band to perform Jenkins Masterwork
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| David will be appearing with the specially formed ‘Virtuosi Band’ to give the première performance of Karl Jenkins' ‘The Armed Man: A Mass For Peace’ transcribed for band, organ & voices. |
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| David nominated for ‘Royal’ Award
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| The Royal Philharmonic Society Music Awards are underway. |
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| Three Stories…Three Worlds - 3 Premières!
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| David premières the third version of Peter Meechan's Concerto for Euphonium with Keith Allen & the Birmingham Symphonic Winds |
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| Euphonium gets Wood
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| Renowned composer Gareth Wood has written a superb new Concerto for Euphonium & Wind Orchestra which David recently premièred. |
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| XBY & DC Record Sparke
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| The XBY Concert Band recently joined forces with David Childs to record Phillip Sparke's music for a new CD by Da Haske; Holland’s Premier Music Firm. |
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| Playing 'from another Planet'
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| David recently returned from Holland where his performance in Utrecht's Muziekcentrum Vredenburg found favour with an appreciative audience. |
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| NYWO to play Horovitz
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| David is to perform the Joseph Horovitz Concerto with the National Youth Wind Orchestra at the CBSO Centre & London's St John's Smith Square. |
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| B&R Bring Back David
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| A demonstration of 'musical 'brilliance' as David performs with the world famous Brighouse & Rastrick Band to celebrate their 125th year. |
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| High Profile Performance for the Euphonium.
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| David Childs and his euphonium will take to the stage with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra at this year's Last Night of the Welsh Proms. |
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| A Time for Peace: A Musical Spectacular
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| David Childs together with tenor horn sensation Owen Farr and trumpet ace Chris Turner are to ‘go solo’ for a 'Spectacular' charity event. |
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| The Stars Shine for Hendon Highlights
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| David Childs joins other star soloists to perform at the Hendon Highlights in London’s Cadogan Hall. |
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| Friday Night is Music Night!
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| David performs ‘live’ on BBC Radio 2 with the BBC Concert Orchestra. |
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| Hoddinott Resplendent in St David’s Hall
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| David Childs with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales performed Alun Hoddinott’s Concerto for Euphonium for a 5th time in St. David’s Hall. |
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| 'Player of the Year'
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| 12,000 vote as David becomes 4barsrest.com brass 'Player of the Year' |
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| Hong Kong 'Childs Play'
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| David makes the instrument sound like 'Childs Play' as he flies the flag for the euphonium in Hong Kong. |
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| David Debuts in Japan
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| Last month saw David visit Japan for the first time as a soloist performing 6 concerts in 6 days! |
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| Childs stars in Etoiles extravaganza
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| Euphonium star, David Childs, brought the house down at Brass Band 13 Etoiles' Autumn Concert. |
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| Televised Prom Appearance Confirmed
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| David's rendition of Carnival of Venice with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra can be seen and heard this Saturday night on BBC television. |
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| New Solo Disc set for September Release
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| David’s latest solo disc entitled ‘Welsh Connection’ will be released by World of Brass next month as Doyen Recordings reach their 200th release. |
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| Celebrity Brass ‘Rocks’ for Live Aid Fund Raiser
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| David Childs together with a whole host of UK celebrity brass players recently joined forces for a one off recording session. |
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