Congratulations to our 2024 Orchestra and Brass Band prize winners

Each year on our residencies, we celebrate our musicians who display the most promise and dedication. The recipients of each award is decided by the sectional tutors during the residencies.

National Youth Arts Wales would like to express its gratitude to those who have donated money for the creation of these awards.

NATIONAL YOUTH BRASS BAND OF WALES

The John Childs Memorial Trophy

Awarded to the most promising player at this year’s residency

Solomon Maghur

The David Mabey Prize

Awarded to the most improved player on the residency

Cari Jones

The Principal Cornet Trophy

In memory of Tony Small

Erin Maloney

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF WALES

The Haydn Davies Award

Awarded to the most promising player still in education

Xinrong Zou

The Irwyn Walters (Friends of NYOW) Awards

Awarded to the two most promising string players at this year’s residency

Sharon Liang and Mali Wood

The Wil Jones Prize

Awarded to the most promising woodwind player at this year’s residency

Amélie Donovan

The Goronwy Evans Award

Awarded to the most promising brass player at this year’s residency

Carys Williams

The Tony Moore Harp Prize

Awarded to the most promising harpist at this year’s residency

Yasmin Richards

The Tony Moore Percussion Prize

Awarded to the most promising percussionist at this year’s residency

Max Manuel

The Welfare Team Prize

For overall contribution to the Orchestra

Aled Thistlewood