Dr Robert Childs
Dr. Robert Childs is a leading figure in
the world of brass music. For over thirty years he has performed at
the highest level giving solo performances in many of the world's
most prestigious venues. He has given master-classes throughout
Europe's finest conservatoires and is now recognised as a leading
education specialist within his field.
In the year 2000 Robert was appointed Principal Conductor and Music
Director of Cory, the Principality’s premier brass band. Robert's
success with Cory has been unprecedented and having returned to his
homeland of Wales he is now Director of Brass Band Studies at the
Royal Welsh College of Music.
In 2002 Robert was awarded a Doctorate in Musical Arts from the
University of Salford. He is also an Associate of the Royal College
of Music, a Fellow of the London College of Music, and in 2007 his
remarkable achievements were recognized by the Worshipful Company
of Musicians when he was awarded the prestigious Iles Medal.
In 2008 Robert was given ‘Freedom of the City of London’ and later
received the prestigious John Edwards Memorial Award by the Welsh
Music Guild for outstanding contribution to Welsh Music. For more
information visit www.robertchilds.co.uk