News

Were are the 2010 Champion Band of Europe!

In probably the closest contest of recent times, the band won both the set-work and own-choice sections of the competition. Here is the full run down of stats:

 Ronald David Pryce was born on 2^nd May 1922 and peacefully passed away at 6.00am on 11^th March 2010.

He was a great family man and I’m sure our heartfelt condolences are with all of his family at this sad time, especially his wife Elisabeth (Bet) Daughter, Pauline Son, David and Grand-daughter, Clare

We are delighted to announce an addition to our list of sponsorship partners. Schlipf mutes of Austria now provide all of our bass mutes.

The following is taken from the Rhondda Leader.

THE world-champion Cory brass band have been honoured with a Blue Plaque to mark their 125 years of music-making.

The internationally-renowned Cory Band were saluted by RCT Mayor Robert Smith at a special concert at St Peters Church in Pentre, where he unveiled the plaque.

The programme for our performance at the RNCM Festival of Brass (Sat, 23 January 2010, 3pm)  has been released.

Brass Triumphant - Gareth Wood

It's one of the most popular search items on our website and it's a huge hit with our North American fans.

It's an old recording that we made with the Gwalia Singers of Jonah Lewie's Christmas hit 'Stop the Cavalry'. We don't have the recording any more, but we've tracked it down on YouTube.

Click here, or choose 'Video' from our menu. Enjoy!

The following has been taken from 4barsrest.

The 2009 4BR Special Award goes to Ian Williams - the recently retired principal cornet player of the Cory Band.

We have ended the year where we started it; at the top of the British Bandsman World Rankings. BB editor, Kenny Crookston attended our recent concert in Huddersfield to present Bob Childs with a specially engraved trophy. This is the third year in succession that we have achieved this feat.

Here are the British Bandsman World Rankings for 2009.

World Rankings Dec-2009

At the band's recent presentation evening at the Vale Resort, three long serving members of the band were presented with Life Member Awards to recognise 25 years continued service to Cory.

Pictured from left to right:  John Southcombe (Cornet Player and Trustee) Phillip Harris (Cornet) and John Prosser (Bb Bass).