*
banner

Childs undergoes surgery

Euphonium star David Childs has undergone major surgery that could rule him out of playing for at least a couple of months.

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 had been nursing the hernia for over a year, but in December the pain became too intolerable for David to continue playing, so he was forced to undergo surgery on January 2nd in London's University College Hospital.

Frustrating

David told 4BR: "It's been a real frustrating time for me. Playing is my life, but due to the hernia I've been unable to practice as much as I'd like and haven't felt 100% for a long time. I'm of course disappointed not to be able to play for a while and very sorry that I won't be able to fulfil my committments in the first part of 2008. I hope I'll be able to come back fitter, stronger and better very soon."

I'm of course disappointed not to be able to play for a while and very sorry that I won't be able to fulfil my committments in the first part of 2008. I hope I'll be able to come back fitter, stronger and better very soonDavid Childs

Cancelled

David was due to perform Carl Rutti's euphonium concerto Metamorphosis with Cory at the RNCM Festival of Brass later this month, this has now been cancelled.

Return date

Following the RNCM Festival, Cory's next big event will be their regional championships in March. Austin Davies Cory Chairman commented to 4BR: "Our thoughts are with David and we wish him a speedy recovery. He will be given every opportunity to return to Cory whenever he feels ready, but provisions are in place for the possibility he will be unable to play with the band at the Regionals."

Busy 2007 schedule

During 2007 David played at every major event with Cory. He made prestigious solo appearances including performances with the BBC Concert Orchestra and the National Orchestra of Wales, toured extensively with concerts in Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Ireland, America, Australia and Japan ande also featured on a number of commercial recordings including his latest solo album 'Celtic Charm'.

Health priority

David's father and conductor of Cory told 4BR: "Those close to David have known he's been suffering for sometime , but he's passionate about playing and refused to undergo surgery until absolutely necessary.

I've been with David in hospital for the past week and he's making a good recovery. He can't wait to start playing again, but a return to good health is the priority."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


nybbgb

Celebration theme for National Youth Band concert in London

July 9 • The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain will be in musical celebration mode for their Summer Concert in London next month.


ai rOBOT

Artists combine with AI to win composition prize

July 9 • AI technology fuses with the 'human essence' to create award winning compositions in global competition.


pRESTOCDS

Presto Music Collection: Six more classic CDs

July 8 • You can continue to build your classic brass collection of CDs with 4BR's partnership with Presto Music.


Youth Fest

Brass sounds fill the air at Youth Fest in Barnet

July 8 • BBE's 'Brass Fest' event saw over 200 young players provide fantastic entertainment and great music making in Barnet.


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Ilkeston Brass

July 11 • We are looking for additional cornet players to join us – positions negotiable! Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band with a long history based in the SE of Derbyshire.


Olney Brass

July 11 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking a talented player to fill the following vacancy, in order to strengthen their line up: Eb BASS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Olney Brass

July 10 • OLNEY BRASS currently seeking talented players to fill the following vacancies, in order to strengthen their line up: SOLO CORNETS. We're an ambitious and friendly 2nd section band, with a variety of contests, concerts & community events annually.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd