News

Successful Workshop to Run Again
On June 24th the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama and the Cory Band will once again join forces for their 5th Brass Workshop directed by Dr. Robert Childs.



Dr Robert Childs is pleased to announce the successful Brass Workshop held at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama for the past five years will take place again this year on Sunday 24th June.

This Workshop is a day where young musicians can attend the RWCMD and receive expert tuition from Principal players from Cory Band.

During the day there will be an opportunity for delegates to work in small groups, full band and the chance to win the Prima Vista Musikk Shield by entering the Champion Brass Solo Competition, (although this is not compulsory).

The event will culminate in an early evening massed concert by the deligates, the winner of the solo competition and the Cory Band.


Details of the event are given below:

Title: Brass Band Workshop with Cory Band
Date: 24th June 2007
Venue: Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, Cardiff
Time: 10.00am – 8.00pm

Conductor: Dr Robert Childs

Tutors: Chris Turner and Lisa Childs – Cornets
Owen Farr – Horns
David Childs – Euphoniums and Baritones
Chris Thomas – Trombones
Gavin Saynor – Tubas
Alun Horgan – Percussion




Cost: £10 Workshop / £5 Concert admission

Application forms can be obtained from Lorna Jones:

email: lorna.jones@rwcmd.ac.uk / phone: 02920 342854

mail: Lorna Jones, Music Office, RWCMD, Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff, CF10 3ER
10 May 2007