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Radio: Time for Brass

More great music from Ian Cottier on Manx Radio.

 

There is more great music on Manx Radio this week from Ian Cottier.

97.0, 89 and 103.7FM and 1368 AM
www.manxradio.com

There is an excellent selection from the Hendon Band of the Salvation Army under the cover title 'Cristo Redentor', and a very interesting disc of sixteen Salvation Army classics, arranged for smaller ensembles.

Coming into the season of Area Championships thee are a couple of movements from Holst's 'A Moorside Suite'.

1st February

In the Firing Line
Bramwell Coles

A Moorside Suite Movts 1&3
Gustav Holst
Black Dyke

Brillante
Peter Graham
Cory
Euphonium soloist: David Childs

Rhapsody in Brass
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke

Flourish
Paul Sharman
Hendon S.A. Band
Trumpet soloist: Philip Cobb

The Redcliffe March
D.G. Hollis
Hendon S.A.Band

Oh my Beloved Father
Puccini arr. David Moore
Boobs and Brass
Flugel Soloist: John Lee

Highland Cathedrall
Korb and Roever
Cory

Misty
arr. Darrol Barry
Boobs and Brass
Flugel soloist: John Lee

Colne
arr. Thomas Rive

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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.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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