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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of great music to be heard on John Maines programme.

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World of Brass Radio
Presented by John Maines
At: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 — 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes:
Contact me with any comments or requests on: johnmaines@btinternet.com

2nd October:
Salvation Army Special

Spirit of Endeavour
N. Bearcroft
Boscombe
H. Evans

Celebration Overture Martin Cordner
Amsterdam Staff
Howard Evans

Golden Slippers
Norman Bearcroft
ISB
S. Cobb
Solo: David Daws

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
Hendon
S. Cobb

Home on the Range
Erik Leidzen
Coventry City
Steve Whitmore
Solo: Christian Marklew

Supremacy
Dean Jones
ISB
S. Cobb

As The Deer
Martin Nystrom
Household Troops
Major John Mott

Fiesta
P. Graham
Hendon
S. Cobb
Soloist: Paul Hopkins

The Light of the World
Dean Goffin
Enfield Citadel
R. Phillips

Salut d’Amour
E Elgar
South London Fellowship
Major George Whittinham

Glorifico Aeturnum
Dean Jones
New York Staff
Ron Waiksnoris


9th October

Sounds from Thuringia
H. Blankenburg
Black Dyke (1978)
Roy Newsome

Overture on Famous English Airs
E. Tomlinson
Grimethorpe
E. Howarth

Cavatine and Variations
JB Arban
Leyland
M. Fowles
Solo: Russell Gray

Benvenuto Cellini
Hector Berlioz
Cory
R. Childs

Mid All The Traffic
L. Ballantine
Staines SA
Tim Parker

With Flying Fingers
Luc Rodenmacher
Brighouse
A. Morrison

Celebration
Leslie Condon
Croydon Citadel
Iain Parkhouse

The Pilgrim’s Progress
R. Newton
ISB
S. Cobb

Ashokan Farewell
Jay Ungar
Black Dyke
N. Childs

Entry of the Gods into Valhalla
R. Wagner
Grimethorpe
R. Evans

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Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Sarah Groarke-Booth

BA (Hons) MA
Conductor, Adjudicator, Compere, Actor


               

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