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Cory success with virtual youth

September 09, 2020
71 young players from across Wales joined the world's number 1 ranked band for a weekend of great music making a fun.


Cory

Cory online plans come together for contest weekends

September 05, 2020
The schedules and list of judges are revealed for the Cory Online Brass Band Championships


Cory

Cory looking for Welsh players...

August 20, 2020
Fancy joining Philip Harper and the world's number 1 ranked band for a weekend of great music making — and all for free?


Cory

Arts Council support Cory's on-line motivation

August 06, 2020
£35,000 of funding will enable the world's number 1 ranked band to connect to the global banding community through a trio of innovative projects.


Cory

Mentor help announced by Cory for entertainment contenders

July 16, 2020
Bands who have entered the Cory on-line entertainment championships will get their own bit of support and insight from mentors of the world's number 1 ranked band.


Cory

Global entry list for Cory on-line contests

July 13, 2020
71 bands from every corner of the banding globe have entered Cory's on-line entertainment championships.


Cory contest

Cory look for on-line entertainers

June 26, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band is looking for entertainers of all levels to showcase their talents for their on-line competitions.


Cory

Cory launches new initiative to boost Welsh youth

June 13, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band has the green light to spearhead a Youth Brass Weekend at the end of August to help inspire the next generation of brass band performers in Wales.


Cory

Cory to take lead on indoor unity

May 17, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band will be leading the way once again with their latest musical call for unity...


Harper

4BR Interview with Philip Harper

April 02, 2020
In a new series of major interviews with leading conductors, players and personalities around the banding world, 4BR Editor Iwan Fox catches up with Cory MD, Philip Harper...


Cory

Cory goes viral — in the best possible way

March 23, 2020
The world's number 1 band has made a worldwide mark with their latest video performance — with a possible appearance on BBC One in the pipeline.


Cory

Cory to tell their Tale ahead of Swansea

February 27, 2020
The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing its Welsh Area preparation ahead of its Swansea challenge on the weekend.


Cory Band

World Rankings — November update

November 28, 2019
Cory set new rankings record as they round out 2019 with yet another victory at Brass in Concert.


Brass in Concert

Report & Result: 2019 Brass in Concert Championships

November 17, 2019
Cory are the Kings of the entertainment jungle as they claim the Brass in Concert title at Sage Gateshead


Cory Band

World Rankings — October update

October 14, 2019
Cory cement unassailable lead at the top of the rankings following their Nationals victory in London last weekend.


Cory 2019

Report & Result: 2019 National Championships of Great Britain

October 12, 2019
Cory claim the National title with a performance worthy of the greatest Titans at the Royal Albert Hall.


Cory

Cory Titan on show in Tonyrefail ahead of Albert Hall challenge

October 08, 2019
The world's number 1 ranked band will be showcasing their 'Titan's Progress' ahead of their National Final appearance.


Philip Harper

World Rankings — September update

September 12, 2019
British Open champions Cory extend their lead at the top of the rankings following their stunning win in Birmingham last weekend.


Hutchinson

Hutchinson to take up Bugle playing

September 11, 2019
Cory principal cornet Tom Hutchinson will be the adjudicator at the famous West of England Bandsman's Festival in Bugle next year.


Cory

What the judges said about the 2019 British Open winners...

September 11, 2019
Written remarks of Cory's performance emphasise the brilliance of their title victory...


British Open

Report & Result: 2019 British Open

September 07, 2019
Cory adds yet another entry into the ledger of their dynastic success story under Philip Harper as they retain the British Open title at Symphony.


Cory

Cory open up on Dynasty

September 02, 2019
The title holders will be showcasing their Dynasty preparations this week.


Cory

Cory invest in youth ahead of Open defence

August 28, 2019
The defending British Open champion signs two talented youngsters as they prepare to head to Symphony Hall to defend their title.


Philip Harper

New series of BBE Artistic Development events

July 25, 2019
The next BBE Artistic Development seminar with Cory MD Philip Harper comes with an extra attraction to attendees.


Cory

Cory to head stateside

July 04, 2019
Cory will undertake a short tour to the East Coast of the USA later this year...




Fodens

Foden's regional reach out for 2026

September 17 • If you want some of the Foden's Area Championship winning formula to rub off on you, then why not sign up for some early test-piece prep.


Brighouse

Brighouse principal is lead off for Banding Together

September 17 • In a new PR profile initiative for the event, Tom Smith talks about his link to the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall.


Norway

Concerto test for Norwegian elite

September 17 • Flavours of Rumba, Ravel and riotous ostriches courtesy of Derek Bourgeois will test the Elite Division contenders at the 2026 Norwegian National Championships.


National Championships

2026 Regional Championship test-piece announced

September 17 • Works by Martin Ellerby, Andrew Wainwright, Philip Harper, Gordon Langford and Eric Ball will test bands in their qualification bids for the Albert Hall and Cheltenham next year.


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Dobcross Silver Band - Milnrow Band

Sunday 21 September • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - The Brass Band Conference

Saturday 27 September • Redhills Durham Miners Hall, Durham DH1 4BE


Haverhill Silver Band

September 17 • Haverhill Silver Band (Championship Section) seeks a FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). This is a superb opportunity to join East Anglia's premier brass band for the L&SC area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond.


Cheltenham Silver Band

September 16 • Required:. Musical Director : Cheltenham Silver Academy Band Following the relocation of our current conductor we are looking for a progressive, passionate and dedicated individual to lead our Academy Band, and to support our continued improvement.


Chinnor Silver

September 16 • We need a Bass player (either Bb or Eb) and a percussionist to join our happy team! The band is promoted to the first section in 2026 and were also 2025 Second section National Finalists. We rehearse on Wednesday evenings in our own bandroom in Chinnor


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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