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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

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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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.


Easington Colliery

New signings at Easington

January 12 • The North of England Championship contenders strengthen their ranks with two experienced new signings.


Ted Griffiths

Funeral service for Ted Griffiths

January 12 • The funeral service details for Ted Griffiths have been confirmed.


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.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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