*
banner

Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines this Spring

Maines
 

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

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes

Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

26th March:

Salome
W. Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: E. Howarth

Mountain Views
Bertrand Moren
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

St Francis
arr. W. Himes
Grimethorpe
Conductor: P. McCann

South Pacific
R. Rodgers
Fairey
Conductor: S. Stonehouse

Peace
J. Golland
Scottish Co-op
Conductor: R Childs
Solo: David Childs

Pineapple Poll
A Sullivan/C. Mackerras
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E. Howarth

Liberty Fanfare
John Williams
St Helens Youth
Conductor: Lynda Nicholson

Eden
John Pickard
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

You Raise Me Up
Rolf Lovland
Sellers
Conductor: P. McCann
Solo: Darren Stott

The Sand Volcano
Jerry Goldsmith
Leyland
Conductor: R. Gray


2nd April:

Tiger’s Tail
T.W. Thurbin
Brighouse
Conductor: David Hirst

The Magic Flute
Mozart
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Intermezzo from Cav Rusticana
P. Mascagni
YBS
Conductor: D. King
Solo: P. Roberts

Polka 2000
Adam Hudec
Cory
Conductor: R. Childs

Peace on Earth
Jean-Francois Michel
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Capriccio Espagnol
N. Rimsky Korsakov
Fodens
Conductor: M. Fowles

The Invincible Eagle
JP Sousa
Fairey
Conductor: P Parkes

The Haunted Halls
P. Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Easter Hymn
anon arr MacGregor
Fairey
Conductor: P. Parkes

Miss Blue Bonnet
Frank Simon
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs
Solo: R Marshall

Capriccio Italien
P. Tchaikovsky
Cory
Conductor: R. Childs

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


ConsTest

Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open

April 11 • Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.


New Zealand

Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships

April 11 • North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass


Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

April 9 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Glossop Old Band

April 9 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a principal cornet player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Harrogate Band

April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd