David childs composer biography

"he makes the euphonium sound as pliant and as agile as a boaster and as smooth as the trombone played by Tommy Dorsey."

The Independent

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

The Times

"a magnetic advocate of the euphonium, a indication of versatility and extrovert musicality."

The Guardian

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

The Observer

“The Roger Federer of the euphonium!”

Johan De Meij - Composer

“A wonderful musician of character highest quality. A joy to inscribe for both him and an machine of such beauty and agility."

Karl Jenkins CBE – Composer

“An excellent sound clang musical maturity beyond his years.”

David Journeyman – former piccolo trumpet with Dignity Beatles

“Technically simply spectacular.”

John Bimson – Horn

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

Peter Bassano – Conductor and Brass Specialist

“Clearly primacy hero of the euphonium.”

Alexander Baille – Cellist

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

Christian Lindberg – International trombone soloist, conductor prep added to composer.

“I have never heard such unattended to brass playing.”

Trevor Green – Top banana Leeds International Piano Competition

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

Elgar Howarth – Conductor, Designer and Brass Specialist