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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

11th March:

The Army of the Nile
Kenneth Alford
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

Ruslan and Ludmilla
Mikhail Glinka
Fodens
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

The Whistler
arr Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Xylophone: Paul Judge

Bonnets of Dundee
arr E Howarth
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Benvenuto Cellini
Hector Berlioz
Fairey
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

Hejre Kati
Jeno Hubay
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
solo: Mark Wilkinson

Diadem of Gold
G Bailey
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Home of Legends
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Cory
Dr. Robert Childs

Cartoon Music
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs


18th March:

The Cossack
William Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Cuban Overture
Philip Sparke
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Only for You
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Paul Duffy

The Eternal Presence
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Time to Shine
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: John Mott

The Dambusters
Eric Coates arr Dorothy Gates
Ratby Co-op
Michael Fowles
solo: Brett Baker

The Corsair
Hector Berlioz
Fairey
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

Slavische Fantasy
Carl Hohne
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse
solo: Stephen Wilkinson

Just a Closer Walk With You
Trad arr Bill Geldard
Pennine Brass
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Reunion and Finale from Gettysburg
Randy Edelman
Sellers
Conductor: Phillip McCann

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Greig Hall

No relegation for Norwegian non payers

March 2 • There will be no relegation to the Fifth Division for the bands who didn't pay their membership fees on time this year — but it is not a precedent for the future.


Blackpool

Results: 2026 North West Regional Championships

March 1 • Titles go to Foden's, Haydock, Lostock Hall, Allerton Brass and Wardle Community Band in Blackpool.


rooms4groups

rooms4gropups ready for Blackpool qualifiers

February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


Blackpool

York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


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


Dobcross Silver Band

March 2 • Following an exceptionally pleasing 1st result at the recent Area contest (2nd section, 4th place), we invite applications for the position of 2ND BARITONE. We are a friendly, progressive and social band!


West Wycombe Brass Band

March 1 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Croy Silver Band

March 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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