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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.


Tommy Tynan

Tynan to take off to Oz

February 28, 2024
Cory tuba star Tommy Tynan will be heading to Australia in a few weeks time to play with Brisbane Excelsior Band at the National Championships.


Cory

New euph and baritone look at Cory

February 15, 2024
There is a new look to the euphonium and baritone section at Cory Band ahead of their major championship challenges.


Stephen Sykes

Sykes signs for Cory

February 12, 2024
After enjoying his recent high profile concert appearances Stephen Sykes has now been appointed solo trombone at Cory Band.


Cory

Cory add to double Reading success

February 07, 2024
The first concert instalment of the British Bandsman Concert Series got off to a great start in Reading with a double dose of Cory entertainment to keep young and old happy.


Helen Williams

Adams add Williams to artist line-up

February 02, 2024
Helen Williams has become an endorsing artist with Adams Musical Instruments.


Cory

Cory double header kicks off Reading concert series

February 02, 2024
You can hear Cory not once but twice in a day in Reading as they kick-off the British Bandsman Concert Series under Philip Harper.


Cory

Cory stars to inspire youth in Berkshire

January 31, 2024
Philip Harper and players from the Cory Band will spearhead a great day of brass playing at Berkshire Music Trust next month — and its open to all.


Cory

Cory seeks votes for Composition prize

January 22, 2024
You can vote on your favourite from the four finalists of the seventh RWCMD Cory Composition competition.


Cory

Cory duo claim home awards

January 17, 2024
Tommy Tynan and Steve Jones pick up well deserved accolades for their outstanding contributions to the band.




kAPITOL

2026 National Finals test-pieces announced

March 30 • Works by Philip Sparke, Andrew Wainwright, Eric Ball, Thierry Deleruyelle and Peter Graham will challenge the Albert Hall and York Barbican finalists.


Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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