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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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Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

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