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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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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.


Phillip Littlemore

GGSM, AoBBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator, Arranger, Teacher and Publisher


               

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