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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines over the next few weeeks

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 March:

True Courage
Norman Bearcroft
Houshold Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Four Cornish Dances
Malcolm Arnold
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Violin Concerto (2nd Movement)
Felix Mendelssohn
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Brett Baker

The Trolley Song
Ralph Blane
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse

Variations on a Ninth
Gilbert Vinter
Stanshawe
Conductor: Prof. Walter Hargreaves

Innuendo
Freddie Mercury
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Violin Concerto (Finale)
Felix Mendelssohn
Pennine
Conductor: Ian Porthouse
Soloist: Laura Lea

Abu Hassan
Carl Maria von Weber
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Blue Bells of Scotland
Arthur Pryor
New Mexico Wind Symphony
Soloist: Joe Alessi

French Military March
Camille Saint Saens arr Walter Hargreaves
Sun Life Stanshawe Reunion Band
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome


1st April
New Release Special!

Into the Light
Philip Wilby
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Ruslan and Ludmilla
Mikhail Glinka
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Oberland Variations
Roy Newsome
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Brett Baker

Odyssey
Kevin Norbury
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Apex
Peter Meechan
Co-operative Funeralcare
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Jim Hayes

Danzon No.2
Arturo Marquez
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Finale from Cello Concerto
Joseph Haydn
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Owen Farr

Lord of the Sea
Ray Steadman-Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Dr. Howard Evans

Don’t Stop Me Now
Freddie Mercury
Leyland
Conductor: Philip Harper

Crown Imperial
William Walton
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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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.


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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