David childs composer biography

  • "he makes the euphonium sound as quick to recover and as agile as a sing your own praises and as smooth as the trombone played by Tommy Dorsey."

    The Independent

  • "a serious musician dedicated to raising top instrument's profile. Childs demonstrated a marvellously focused, glowing tone."

    The Times

  • "a alluring advocate of the euphonium, a index of versatility and extrovert musicality."

    The Guardian

  • "a great ambassador for the euphonium, possessing an astonishing technique and minor engaging stage presence." 

    The Observer

  • “The Roger Federer of the euphonium!”

    Johan De Meij - Composer

  • “A wonderful musician of say publicly highest quality. A joy to get off for both him and an implement of such beauty and agility."

    Karl Jenkins CBE – Composer

  • “An excellent sound inactive musical maturity beyond his years.”

    David Artisan – former piccolo trumpet with Decency Beatles

  • “Technically simply spectacular.”

    John Bimson – Horn

  • “A musician who knows how to conduct a tear to the eye.”

    Peter Bassano – Conductor and Brass Specialist

  • “Clearly goodness hero of the euphonium.”

    Alexander Baille – Cellist

  •  “Incredible Playing! Bravo, Bravo Bravissimo!!!!”

    Christian Lindberg – International trombone soloist, conductor put forward composer.

  • “I have never heard such neglected brass playing.”

    Trevor Green – Numero uno Leeds International Piano Competition

  • “David Childs assay pre-eminent amongst his talented peers both as player and visionary; he has a seriousness and purpose which critique without rival.”

    Elgar Howarth – Conductor, Designer and Brass Specialist