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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines.

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

25th February

The Black Bull
Darrol Barry
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Beatrice and Benedict
Hector Berlioz
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Oh Dry Those Tears
Teresa del Riego
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: Ian Bousfield

Terra Australis
Martin Ellerby
Brighouse
Conductor: Prof. David King

November Moods
Darrol Barry
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray
Solo: Brenden Wheeler

Suite Gothique
Leon Boelmann arr E. Ball
Stanshawe
Conductor: Prof. Walter Hargreaves

Who is On The Lord’s Side?
Caradog Roberts
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay

Canzona Omaglo a Giovanni Gabrielli
Jan Van Der Roost
Belgian Brass

Cornish Sunset
Kevin Ackford
Mount Charles Youth
Cnductor: John Small
Solo: Neil Pascoe

The Whitworth Veterans
Roy Newsome
Whitworth Vale and Healey Veterans
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome


4th March

Montreal Citadel
Norman Audoire
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

A Saddleworth Festival Overture
Goff Richards
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

Carnival of Venice
Jean Baptiste Arban
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi
Solo: Raquel Rodriguez

Ol’ Man River
Jerome Kern arr Freeh
Rigid Containers
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

Pavanne for s Dead Infant
Maurice Ravel
BB Rijnmond
Conductor: Dr. Howard Evans

Ask!
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Harlem Nocturne
Earle Hagen
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: Brett Baker

Cuban Overture
Philip Sparke
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

The Fatherland John Hartmann
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse
Solo: David Belshaw

The Pines of the Appian Way
Ottorino Respighi
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi

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4BR Podcast

4BR Review podcast — RNCM International Brass Band Festival

January 12 • Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas will be joined by RNCM International Brass Band Festival Artistic Director Dr David Thornton this Wednesday to focus on the forthcoming showcase event in Manchester.


Peter Moore

Moore spotlight in Birmingham, Barcelona and London

January 12 • Peter Moore will be joining forces with various friends and ensembles for a busy January series of performances — including an exciting Trivergence of troms.


Philip Jones

Philip Jones celebration in London

January 12 • Leading student brass ensembles will celebrate the life and legacy of the iconic trumpet player Philip Jones.


Regional Championships

BBP Registry issues reminder

January 12 • Bands are being reminded that they need to have all their registration requirements in order ahead of the regional championships this year.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


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


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Stephen Phillips

MA, BA (Homs), PQSI, NPQH, PGCE
Conductor, Band Trainer, Educator, Compere


               

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