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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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David Bremner

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with David Bremner

January 24 • We chat to the New Zealand trombone star and conductor about his appearance at the festival as a soloist and at the helm with Brighouse & Rastrick.


Mark Bousie

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Mark Bousie

January 24 • We talk to Mark Bousie who will be leading the talented students of the Junior RNCM Brass Band in an ambitious programme — including two world premieres on Saturday afternoon.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: Leviathan (Paul Denegri arr. Tom Barton)

January 24 • A great concert work brings a big beast of the ocean to life in a fantastic arrangement.


Doodles

New year resolutions to meet for Doodles Mouthpiece replating

January 24 • If you made a New Year's resolution to get your mouthpiece fixed for the Areas this year then get in touch with Dave Houghton pronto...


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 31 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Wotton-under-Edge Silver Band

January 27 • ARE YOU ABLE TO TEACH BRASS?. We are seeking a skilled & enthusiastic brass musician with first-rate teaching & communication skills to lead and grow our Wotton Family Brass initiative - Tuesdays 6.30 - 7.30pm. THIS IS A PAID POSITION


North SomerCommunity Brass

January 24 • North Somerset Community Brass are looking to appoint a new MD with immediate effect. We are an enthusiastic non contesting band, looking for someone to lead us and make their mark on the band. We meet on a Friday evening near Weston super Mare.


Haverhill Silver Band

January 23 • Haverhill Silver Band (champ section) seeks PRINCIPAL CORNET. This is a superb opportunity to lead East Anglia's premier brass band to the area contest, the Senior Cup, Whit Friday and beyond. Applications to join after the area contest also considered.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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