| Breathtaking NY Debut for Childs
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| Following what has been described by the composer as an " Absolutely Breathtaking” Concerto performance, reviews, photos and letters of acknowledgement are filtering through from David’s Carnegie Hall debut. |
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| Childs' Carnegie Hall Debut
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| Soloist David Childs fulfills his childhood dream to play at Carnegie Hall, New York. |
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| 2010 gets off to a flying start
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| In 2009 the world’s most visited brass website (4barsrest.com) described David Childs as ‘the world’s finest euphonium player’ and already the young euphonium soloist has lived up to his reputatuion in 2010. |
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| Endorsement deal with Reunion Blues
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| David to endorse Reunion Blues, the US based market leader in musical instrument bags. |
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| David Dazzles at Last Night of the Proms
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| 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. |
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| David reaches a worldwide audience of over a Million!
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| Check out the performances which have created interest throughout the world and collectively received over 1,000,000 viewings. |
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| Euphonium Trilogy Showcased in Birmingham
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| Three world-class bands were recently brought together for a Gala Concert at Symphony Hall Birmingham, and each band featured their principal euphonium! |
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| Harrogate Appearance
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| David Childs and stars of York Instruments are set to give clinics and mini-recitals at this weekend's Harrogate Finals. |
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| Sharing the stage with Katherine Jenkins & Aled Jones
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| 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! |
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| This one time, on band camp...
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| As a specialist euphonium tutor on two of Europes’s leading residential brass summer schools David provides details of next year’s courses and shares some photos from this year’s events. |
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| ‘Mesmerising Performance’ at the Hexagon
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| Sandhurst Band celebrated their centenary year in style on 5th July at The Hexagon Theatre in reading. David Childs was their special guest soloist. |
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| Brass with the Champions
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| Together with fellow principals and the MD of Cory Band, David recently spent a day tutoring some of Wales' finest young brass talent. |
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| Swiss Adventure
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| David recently returned from a succesful tour of Switzerland which ran just like clock work! |
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| Champions of Europe
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| In 1998 David played with the Brighouse & Rastrick Band & won the European Brass Band Championships. Ten years on and he’s won it again – this time with Cory! |
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| Guest of honour at Heavy Metal festival
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| David recently performed as a guest soloist in Luxembourg at a brass festival with a difference - ‘Heavy Metal’ |
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| Youth helping Youth
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| David’s affiliation with the Camborne Youth Brass Band is strengthened as he works with them once again in his capacity as a musical advisor. |
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| Benelux Solo Tour
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| David gives solo recitals, masterclasses & makes guest soloist appearances in Belgium, the Netherlands & Germany. |
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| The World’s Largest Trade Fair
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| ‘Messe Frankfurt’ is the world’s largest trade fair and this year David was present together with York Musical Instruments showcasing their superb range of background brass. |
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| 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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