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Cory

Cory on countdown to Orbital premiere at RNCM

December 24, 2025
Cory will give the world premiere of Richard Blackford's 'Orbital' at the RNCM International Brass Band Festival in January.


Cory

Cory appoint new principal cornet

December 21, 2025
Kyle Lawson is to head from New Zealand to become the new principal cornet of Cory Band in the New Year.


Tom

Memories recalled as Hutchinson takes final Cory bow

December 03, 2025
16 years of excellence and artistry were recalled as Tom Hutchinson took his final bow as principal cornet of Cory Band.


Cory

Cory tribute to Hutchinson

November 20, 2025
Philip Harper and Cory Band thank Tom Hutchinson for his incredible tenure as principal cornet as they prepare for final concert appearance together.


Cory

Cory set for cinematic trip to Warwick

October 21, 2025
The defending Brass in Concert champion returns from Italy to showcase its cinematic entertainment at Warwicks Arts Centre.


Ailsa Russell

Cory tributes to Russell

July 19, 2025
Cory horn star Ailsa Russell reflects on countless memories as she heads to new future.


Anthony Smith

New solo euphonium at Cory

July 08, 2025
Anthony Smith becomes the new solo euphonium player at the Brass in Concert champion ahead of their British Open challenge.


Cory

New President at Cory

July 03, 2025
Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.


Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30, 2025
The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Cory Band

Cory to add another Cornerstone to series

June 28, 2025
Another series of seminal works are being recorded by the Brass in Concert Champion for a major CD release.


Vintage Cory

Vintage Cory help raise funds in memory of former players

April 10, 2025
Past members of Cory Band recently got together for a wonderful fun raising tribute to two former much missed players.


tOM hUTCHINGSON

Hutchinson heads East to entertain

April 08, 2025
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson was the welcome guest soloist with East of England Co-op Band.


Glyn and Helen

Williams duo to leave Cory

April 05, 2025
Glyn and Helen Williams will end their playing tenures at the Brass in Concert Champion this summer.


Kentucky

Cory sever ties with baritone player

March 27, 2025
Joel Collier's membership of Cory Band has been terminated with immediate effect.


Tom Hutchinson

Book your Granada place with Tom in the hills

March 22, 2025
There is still time to book a very special week away with Tom Hutchinson...


Cory

Horn moves for Cory

March 20, 2025
The forthcoming departure of Ailsa Russell will see Sheona White take on the solo horn role.


Glyn Williams

Williams ready for 30th anniversary Area challenge

February 12, 2025
Glyn Williams will mark 30 years of competing at the Regional Championships this year with a record of achievement not many can match.


I Daedalus

Cory take flight to help Fourth Section contenders

February 12, 2025
Philip Harper and his band have produced a workshop video on Andrea Price's 'I Daedalus' to help contenders identify and overcome its challenges in time for their Area performances.


Cory

Cory present annual awards

January 21, 2025
Tom Hutchinson and Ali Woodman gain extra recognition from Brass in Concert champion.


Harper

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Philip Harper

January 20, 2025
Ahead of their appearance in Manchester on the weekend, we talk to the Cory MD about their programme of exciting contrasts.


Cory Band

Cory past and present to celebrate 140th anniversary

December 17, 2024
The Cory Band will celebrate its 140th anniversary with a concert in Barry this weekend.


Cory

Cory confirm Baker in solo trombone role

December 07, 2024
Brett Baker has been confirmed as the new solo trombone at Cory Band.


Cory

Soprano change at Cory

December 05, 2024
After playing with the Welsh band at the National Final and Brass in Concert, Martin Britt takes on the soprano role with Cory.


Cory

Cory to inspire next side by side generation

October 04, 2024
The Welsh Champion will help inspire the next generation of young players with a free workshop day and comcert at the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.


Cory

Cory launches 10 piece ensemble

September 10, 2024
Cory launches a new 10 piece ensemble to help reach out to even wider entertainment audiences.




Chrsitmas Quiz

Last chance to enter the 4BR Christmas Quiz

December 31 • If you want to try and win a Prodige cornet and mutes for a young player in your band, then fire up your little grey banding brain cells one last time in 2025.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire youth to get generational boost of confidence

December 31 • The Next Generation of players from bands in the four counties of Yorkshire will be able to gain inspiration from Black Dyke Band star players.


Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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