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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines...

John Maines
 

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

Date: 15th January

Spirit of Youth
H. Blankenburg
Black Dyke
Conductor: R. Newsome

Poet and Peasant
F. von Suppe
Fodens
Conductor: R. Gray

St Clements Variations
E. Silverburg
Sunderland Monkwearmouth
Conductor: Nicholas Hall

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

South Pacific
R. Rodgers
Fairey
Conductor: S. Stonehouse

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

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

West Side Story
L. Bernstein
BNFL
Conductor: R. Evans

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

Summon the Dragon
P. Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs


Date: 22nd January

Cross of Honour
W. Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: Brian Hurdley

Le Domino Noir
Daniel Auber
Black Dyke
Conductor: James Watson

White Knuckle Ride
P. Wilby
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs
Solo: Brett Baker

In Memoriam RK
E. Howarth
Fodens
Conductor: Bram Tovey

El Es El Senor
Dean Jones
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

The Torchbearer
P. Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Sosban Fach
Gareth Wood
Greater Gwent Youth
Conductor: Andrew Jones

St Teresa
P. Graham
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

Sound an Alarm
GF Handel
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry
Solo: Dudley Bright

Procession to the Minster
R. Wagner
Britannia BS
Conductor: H. Snell

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Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Alan Duguid

BA (Hons), PGDipMus, PGCE
Conductor, Composer, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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