David Childs (musician)

David Childs (* 1981 in England ) is a British euphonist .

Life

David Childs' grandfather John Childs was a well-known euphonist, his father Robert Childs and his uncle Nicholas Childs are well-known euphonists and are among the most successful brass band conductors in Europe. David Childs won the brass instruments category in the BBC Young Musician of the Year competition in 2000 . In the years that followed he was named Euphonium Player of the Year several times . David Childs has been a soloist in the Cory Band since the summer of 2002 . David Childs has performed in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Europe and the USA, among others. His seven CD productions to date with virtuoso and solemn solo works have found worldwide recognition. David is a " Besson Artist ".

Prizes and awards

• 1998, 1999: Chapel Shield Award
• 1998: Harry Mortimer Champion of Champions Award
• 2000: National Youth Brass Band of Wales Tutors Award
• 2000: Winner of the Brass Final in the BBC Young Musician of the Year
• 2000: Worshipful Company of Musicians Silver Medal Award
• 2000, 2004: International Euphonium player of the Year
• 2001: G. Evans Award for the year's highest performance marks
• 2003: Principal's (Professor Edward Gregson) Gold Medal Award
• 2003: Star Award from the Countess of Munster
• 2004, 2005: Player of the Year of the "online brass magazine"
• 2006: BBC Radio Wales Soloist Award
• 2006: Harry Mortimer Trust Award for Outstanding Contribution

Web links

• David Childs website