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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.


Cory Perc

Cory double up with new Adams link

August 15, 2024
Cory and Adams Percussion link up to add dynamic Dutch sound to the band.


Cory sOLO

Cory adds recording prizes to their solo and ensemble attractions

August 09, 2024
There are some attractive prizes to entice those wishing to take part in the inaugural Cory Solo & Ensemble Competition


Cory Low Brass

Low Brass call out for Cory

July 19, 2024
If you want to enjoy the chance of working with Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan at Cory then then there is still time.


Drogheda

Cory duo to join Drogheda

July 13, 2024
Glyn and Helen Williams will head to Drogheda to be part of their forthcoming Summer Sounds course.


Cory solo

Cory looks for soloists and ensembles for new event

June 29, 2024
Welsh champion hopes to rejuvenate the solo and ensemble contest tradition in Wales and beyond with new event.


Cory

Cory stars to lead Low Brass Day at HQ

May 31, 2024
Glyn Williams and Tommy Tynan will lead a bespoke Low Brass Day at the band's headquarters in August.


Thomas

Death of Jeff Thomas

May 26, 2024
4BR has been informed of the passing of the much respected former flugel horn player of Cory Band.


Cory White

Cory and White lead summer releases from World of Brass

April 19, 2024
A pair of blue riband recordings from Cory Band and horn star Sheona White will herald a series of major summer releases on the World of Brass recording label.


Tom Hutchinson

Hutchinson ready for busy schedule

April 10, 2024
A busy period of playing beckons for the Besson star as he prepares to head to Melton, Cardiff, Lithuania, Italy and Scotland over the next couple of months.


King Kong

King Kong set for Euro rampage

March 08, 2024
Cory Band will bring their King Kong set to the European Championship Gala Concert in Palanga.




Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

June 9 • Join presenter Martin Upfold for more great brass band music over the airwaves


Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 8 • The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • 2nd Trombone - come and join our amazing trombone section in Rushden Town Band. A varied engagement schedule as well as a tour every other year.


Rushden Town Band

June 8 • B flat bass position for this fun-loving, 1st Section East Midlands band. Varied engagement schedule including a tour every other year.


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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