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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy from John Maines.

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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

17th September:

Where Our Flag Waves
Johann Strauss arr Smith
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr N. Childs

The Magic Flute
Mozart
Fodens
Conductor: R. Gray

Children of Sanchez
Chuck Mangeone
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Reid Gilje
Soloist: Camilla Sjovold

Tintagel
Denis Wright
Kings of Brass
Conductor: James Scott

Ben Hur
Miklos Rozsa
Sellers International
Conductor: P. McCann

Fatherland
John Hartmann
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse
Soloist: David Belshaw

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

The Proclaimers
Kevin Norbury
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

My Lady Bothwell’s Lament arr Fernie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr N. Childs
Soloist: D. Thornton

Star Wars
John Williams
Yorkshire Imps
Conductor: David Evans


24th September:

Coronation March (Le Prophet)
Giacomo Meyerbeer
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr N. Childs

Portraits from St Paul’s Epistles
Bramwell Coles
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

Auld Lang Syne
Simone Mantia
Cory
Conductor: Dr R. Childs
Soloist: D. Childs

Three Chorales arr R Steadman Allen
Massed Youth Bands
Conductor: Hans Buchegger

Paquito
Andy Scott
Fodens
Conductor: M. Fowles

Dalaro
E. Gregson
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr N. Childs

Finale from Cello Concerto
Josef Haydn
Cory
Conductor: Dr R. Childs
Soloist: Owen Farr

Red Priest
Philip Wilby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr N. Childs

Blue Jeans
Rob Wiffin
Soloist: Brett Baker
Accompanist: Fenella Haworth-Smith (piano)

Masque
Kenneth Hesketh
European Youth Band
Conductor: Karl Geroldinger

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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.


Andy Wareham

BMus (Hons), MMus (Hons)
Conductor, Composer, Brass Tutor, Musicologist


               

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