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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines

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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

12th March:

On The King’s Highway
E. Leidzen
South London Fellowship
Conductor: George Whittingham

La Belle Helene
J. Offenbach
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Concert Variations
D. Lusher
Ever Ready
Conductor: Steve Malcolm
Solo: Chris Bentham

The Eternal Presence
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

Helter Skelter
W.G. Lemon
Girls of Brass
Conductor: N Childs
Soloist: Simone Rebello

Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes
R. Vaughan Williams
Cory
Conductor: R. Childs

Trumpet Blues and Cantabile
Harry James
Beaumaris
Conductor: Gwyn Evans

Crown of Gold
Ray Bowes
ISB
Conductor: Ray Bowes

Carnival of Venice
JB Arban
Leyland
Conductor: M. Fowles
Solo: Russell Gray

Polovtsian Dances
A. Borodin
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles


19th March:

Royal Tiger
Harold Moss
Leyland
Conductor: R. Gray

Landscape and Journey
A. Fernie
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

The Easy Winners
S. Joplin
Brighouse
Conductor: A Morrison

Pirates of the Caribbean
J. Horner
St Helens Youth
Conductor: Lynda Nicholson

Montage
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Children of Sanchez
Chuck Mangione
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Helen Williams

Kennesaw Mountain Blues
S. Bulla
St Helens Youth
Conductor: Lynda Nicholson

Salvation’s Song
W. Gordon
Hendon
Conductor: David Judd

The Lost Chord
A. Sullivan
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

The Gael from Last of the Mohicans
Trevor Jones
Yorkshire Imps
Conductor: David Evans

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Bedworth

Midlands Area confirm 2027 judges

November 2 • The adjudication teams for the 2027 Midlands Regional Championships have been announced.


Marsden

Marsden able to continue to honour lost lives

November 1 • Marsden Silver Prize Band's historic bass drum has been restored from flood damage to ensure the sacrifice of those lost in conflict is never forgotten,


Eikanger

Eikanger continues link with youth

November 1 • The Siddis champion has been continuing its inspirational links with youth bands and organisations in its Bergen region.


Cornelian Parker

Perpetual Canon seen but not heard in Wellington

November 1 • Cornelia Parker's celebrated art installation is currently on display in New Zealand.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires a percussionist. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

November 2 • Under the leadership of Musical Director, Jack Fisher, the band requires an Eb bass player. With an expanding schedule of events, including our sell-out themed concerts, the band is based in our own, purpose built, band hall in Bilton.


Cambrian Brass

November 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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