 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2016) |
| Cory Band | |
|---|---|
| Brass Band | |
 The Cory Band that achieved a grand slam of all British major titles in 2016 and 2019 | |
| Short name | Cory |
| Former name | Ton Temperance Band |
| Founded | 1884 |
| Location | Treorchy, Wales |
| Principal conductor | Philip Harper |
| Concertmaster | Tom Hutchinson |
| Website | coryband |
The Cory Band is one of the oldest and best known award-winning [1] brass bands in the world based in Treorchy of the Welsh Valleys, Britain.[2]
Ranked the world's No. 1 brass band for 13 consecutive years, Cory made world history in 2016 by winning all three majors titles: 'Best Brass Band' at British, National and European championshops – the banding world's Grand Slam – along with the Brass in Concert Championship title becoming the first band in history to be quadruple champions – simultaneously holding the National, Open, European, and Brass in Concert titles.[3] Their reputation for excellence has spread throughout the world through their competition successes, numerous recordings, concerts and community outreach education programmes.[4][5]
- ^ "St David Awards". Llywodraeth Cymru Welsh Government. 13 September 2017.
- ^ "The Cory Band – Our History". The Cory Band. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
- ^ Rees, Mark (5 June 2017). "Welsh celebs join The Cory Band to celebrate musical Grand Slam". Wales Online.
- ^ "James Madison University presents Cory Band" (PDF). 1 November 2019.
- ^ The Cory Band: The Art of Brass (PDF) (CD). Chandos Records. May 2018. 5060059766109.