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Radio: World of Brass

Lots of great brass band music with John Maines.

Maines
 

World of Brass Radio presented by John Maines
At: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

Comments or requests on: johnmaines@btinternet.com

Date: 5th February

Imperial Echoes
A. Sarfroni
Brighouse & Rastrick
D. Hirst

Shout Salvation
R. Redhead
Hendon
David Rudd

Copacabana
Barry Manilow
Flowers
P. Harper

3rd Mov. Concerto for Tuba
Barbara Thompson
Fodens
Michael Fowles
Solo: James Gourlay

Down Bourbon Street
A. Fernie
Brighouse
A. Morrison

Fantastic Polka
A. Pryor
Black Dyke
N Childs
Solo: Brett Baker

13.7 Billion Years Earlier
James McFadyen
Central Ohio Brass

Magee’s Patrol
P. Harper
Polysteel
P. Harper

Cristo Redentor
Steven Ponsford
Hendon
David Rudd

The Joybringer
K. Downie
ISB
S. Cobb

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


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


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


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.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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