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Radio: World of Brass

Lots of great music with John Maines in the next few weeks...

John Maines
 

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

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

8th January:

Salome
W. Rimmer
Fodens
E. Howarth

Der Zigeurnerbaron
J Strauss II
Black Dyke
N. Childs

Air Varie sur le petit Suisse
JB Arban
Leyland
M. Fowles
Solo: R Gray

Judges of the Secret Court
H. Berlioz
Black Dyke Mills
G. Willcocks

Berceuse de Jocelyn
B. Godard
Enfield Citadel
R. Phillips
Solo: Andrew Justice

Bagatelles
John Golland
Eminence Brass

Benedictus from The Armed Man
Karl Jenkins
Hendon
S. Cobb
Solo: David Childs

Finale from The New World
A. Dvorak
Amsterdan Staff
H. Evans


15th January

Spirit of Youth
H. Blankenburg
Black Dyke
R. Newsome

Poet and Peasant
F. von Suppe
Fodens
R. Gray

St Clements Variations
E. Silverburg
Sunderland Monkwearmouth
Nicholas Hall

My Ain Folk
Laura Lemon
Fodens
B. Hurdley
Solo: Helen Fox

South Pacific
R. Rodgers
Fairey
S. Stonehouse

Peace
J. Golland
Scottish Co-op
R. Childs
Solo: David Childs

Pineapple Poll
A. Sullivan/ C. Mackerras
Grimethorpe
E. Howarth

West Side Story
L. Bernstein
BNFL
R. Evans

Mr Lear’s Carnival
E. Howarth
Cory
R. Childs

Summon the Dragon
P. Graham
Black Dyke
N. Childs

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Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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