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Radio: Time for Brass

More great music from Ian Cottier on the Isle of Man.

Cottier
 

Time for Brass:

Manx Radio: 97.2, 89 and 103.7FM and 1368AM

With Easter behind us and summer making a brave start with fine weather for the next four months it is the season of summer concerts, agricultural shows, parish fair days and special events.

2nd May

1. I Was Glad
Hubert Parry arr. Wilby
Black Dyke and the choir of Bristol Cathedral

2. For the Love of a Princess
James Horner arr. Duncan
Leyland

3. John o' Gaunt
Gilbert Vinter
Black Dyke

4. Crown Imperial
Walton arr. Wright
Black Dyke

5. Il Bacio
Arditi arr. Peter Graham
Sellers International
Soloist: Phillip Mc Cann

6. Trombone Vespers
Ray Steadman-Allen
Household Troops Band

7. Exultant
Philip Catalinet
Household Troops Band

8. Fecit Potentiam
Montiverdi arr Dewhurst
Stavanger Band

9. Music to Watch Girls By
Ramin/Dewhurst
Stavanger Band

10. Relaxation from Salute to Youth
Gilbert Vinter
Fairey

11. Gresford
R. Saint
Wingates

12. Honest Toil
William Rimmer
Brighouse & Rastrick

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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.


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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.


Stephen Phillips

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


               

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