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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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Bousfield

Welsh look forward to Bousfield appearance

February 10 • Students, staff and brass band fans are looking forward to hearing one of the world's finest trombone players in action this Friday.


Concord

Concord concert replay at RNCM

February 10 • You can now enjoy the concert performance of Danish champion Concord Brass Band from the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


Doodles

Doodles offer refresh for Area mouthpiece needs

February 10 • Doodles Mouthpiece Replating can offer a 48 hour replating service for players looking to give their mouthpiece a refresh ahead of the Areas.


SBBA

Mixed AGM news to report for Scottish Brass Band Association

February 10 • There was both good and bad news to report at the annual general meeting of the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


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


Thornton Cleveleys Band

February 10 • MD POSITION AVAILABLE AFTER NW AREA CONTEST.. A full and happy band awaits. Currently 3rd section. Confirmed entry to Fleetwood Contest. . Based in the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area.


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • We are a friendly 4th section Band , looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest next month, after which we will require a cornet player, position negotiable. Our calendar is also filling up with various engagements for the year.


Chinnor Silver

February 10 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday(16th) at 11 am.. We welcome players of all abilities who would like a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. Playing with us doesn't impact your No 1 band its just an extra blow with coffee and cake


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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