Our Euphonium Section

David Childs - Solo Euphonium
 
David to date he has already done more for the promotion of the Euphonium as a solo instrument than any of his contempories. His accolades in the banding world are varied and numerous, including winning the European, British Open, National and All England Masters Brass Band Championships.
 
He has also been named International Euphonium Player of the year, won the coveted Silver Medal from the Worshipful Company of Musicians and has made several solo CD recordings. At the 2004 European Championships, David was judged to be the outstanding musician. His most recent successes however have been in a more classical vein.
 
He has commissioned and premiered over five solo works for Euphonium and has recieved concerto performances with the World's finest orchestras in the most prestigious venues. In September, 2004, David will premiere a major new work by Wales' leading composer, Alun Hoddinott at the BBC Proms. Although David is becoming increasingly busy with his solo engagements, which frequently include extended tours, he is a dedicated bandsman and is proud to play Solo Euphonium with his Dad and sister in the Cory Band.

James McLeod - 2nd Euphonium
 
James is from Houghton-Le-Spring, near Durham and began playing baritone at Hetton Lyons Primary School at the age of 8, moving on to play euphonium with the Houghton Area Youth Band and Houghton Brass.

He was honoured to accept a music scholarship to Sedbergh School in Cumbria in 2005. He gained both his ATCL and LTCL diplomas in his first year at Sedberghl.

 In 2004 James was principal euphonium at the Inaugural National Childrens Brass Band of Great Britain. The following year he was also invited to play euphonium in the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain, attending 10 courses until 2009 under the artistic direction of Elgar Howarth and Bramwell Tovey.

James was delighted to accept a place at the RWCMD in 2009, followed by the opportunity to play euphonium with the National Wind Orchestra of Great Britain.  He joins Cory from the Pontardulais Town Band, who he played with for his first year in Wales