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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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EverReady Band

New duo at EverReady

January 10 • New talent is welcomed at EverReady Band as they say a fond farewell to a stalwart performer.


Mallinson

Hammonds sign NYBBGB flugel Mallinson

January 10 • The Hammonds Band has signed Noah Mallinson as their new flugel horn player.


John Wallace CBE

John Wallace becomes new Honorary Vice President at coop

January 10 • The Brass in Concert champion has spoken of its pride that John Wallace CBE has become its new Honorary Vice President.


Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

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


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.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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