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Radio: World of Brass

Huge selection of music from John Maines over the next couple of weeks.

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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

26th February:

Padstow Lifeboat
Malcolm Arnold
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Overture to Sicilian Vespers
G. Verdi
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Travelling Along
Hendon
Conductor: David Rudd
Solo: Tony Scannell

Bayrische Polka
Brighouse
Conductor: A. Morrison
Solo: Gary McPhee

Excerpts from Pictures at an Exhibition
M. Mussorgsky
BBS
Conductor: H Snell

The Syncopated Clock
L. Anderson
BB Berner Oberland
Conductor: J. Gourlay

Alta Vista
Bruce Fraser
St. Breward
Conductor: Kevin McKenzie

Mosquito
T. Aagaard-Nilsen
Cory
Conductor: R Childs
Solo: Chris Thomas

Procession to the Minster
R. Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E Howarth


5th March:

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Household Troops
Conductor: John Mott

Overture to Oberto
G. Verdi
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Tico Tico
Zequinha Abreu
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: Mark Wilkinson

The Dawning
Peter Graham
ISB
Conductor: S Cobb

Don’t Stop Me Now
F. Mercury
Greater Gwent Youth
Conductor: Andrew Jones

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Reinhold Gliere
BB Berner Oberland
Conductor: J. Gourlay

Norwegian Wood
Lennon & McCartney arr Forgie
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Selection from The Mastersingers
R. Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E. Howarth

Autumn Leaves
Joseph Kosma
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: John Barber

The Redcliffe March
D.G. Hollis
Hendon
Conductor: David Judd

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February 1 • There are now just a couple of weeks to go before the student banding world heads to Newport — so why not go along and enjoy the action.


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Judges confirmed for North of England Regional Championships

February 1 • The adjudication teams for the North of England Regional Championships have been announced.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


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


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call, or email.


Croy Silver Band

February 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Tintwistle Band

January 29 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet player, ideally able to join us long-term, but we are also looking to fill this position to compete in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We enjoy all year round concerts, contests,and social events


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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