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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines over the next few weeks.

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
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

20th May:

Sounds from Thuringia
Hermann Blankenburg
Black Dyke (1978)
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome

Overture on Famous English Airs
Ernest Tomlinson
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E Howarth

Elves Dance
Andrew Duncan
Leyland
Conductor: Jason Katsikaris
Solo: Katrina Marzella

Coventry Variations
Bramwell Tovey
Fodens
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

An Untold Story
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Sandy Smith

The Blue Bird
Charles Villiers Stanford
Amsterdam Staff
Coductor: Dr. Howard Evans

The Devil and the Deep Blue Sea
Derek Bourgeois
Williams Fairey
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

Giles Farnaby Suite
Arr Elgar Howarth
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

The President
William German
Fodens
Conductor: Gary Cutt

Shine as the Light
Peter Graham
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb


27th May:

Star Lake
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Bacchanale from Samson and Delilah
Camille Saint-Saens
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

And Everything is Still
Andy Scott
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: Lesley Howie

Visions
Mario Burki
Austrian Youth Band
Conductor: Hannes Buchegger

Procession of the Nobles
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Black Dyke
Dr. Nicholas Childs

Finale Giocoso
Vladimir Cosma
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Solo: David Childs

Wonderous Cross
Philip Wilby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Connotations
Edward Gregson
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Serenade
Franz Schubert
Brett Baker
Fenella Haworth-Smith (Piano)

Tribute to Glenn Miller
Arr. Barrie Forgie
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs


3rd June:

Fugue in D Minor
Johann Sebastian Bach arr. Farr
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Tintagel
Denis Wright
Leyland
Conductor: Philip Harper

The Ransomed Host
Ray Steadman-Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Dr. Howard Evans
Soloist: John Starkes

Hymn to Barossa
Andy Scott
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

People
Stanley Black
Co-operative Funeralcare
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Jim Hayes

Three Miniatures
Philip Sparke
Fodens
Conductor: M Fowles

Fanfare and Flying Theme — ET
John Williams
Fodens
Conductor: Thomas Wyss

In A Monastery Garden
Albert Ketelby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Red Sky At Night
W Hogarth Lear
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Guide Me O Thou Great Redeemer
Black Dyke/Bristol Cathedral Choir
Organ: Philip Wilby
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.


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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.


Ronnie MacNiven

MMus GRSM LRAM
Trombonist, composer, conductor


               

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