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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines and World of Brass on the radio...

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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
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

19th August:

Midway March
John Williams
Fodens
Conductor: Thomas Wyss

Tydfil Overture
Joseph Parry
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Bravura
Peter Graham
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant
Soloist: Michael Dodd

Pound the Streets
Paul Lovattt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Nimrod
E. Elgar
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

Here There and Everywhere
Lennon and McCartney
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

Images for Brass
S. Bulla
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Chanson Du Matin
E. Elgar
Fairey Geneva
Conductor: Brian Grant

The Dance of the Goblins
Antonio Bazzini
Soloist: Steven Mead
Piano: Tomoko Sawano

Stars and Stripes
J.P. Sousa
NY Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris


26th August:

Death or Glory
Robert Browne Hall
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fodens
Conductor: Russell Gray

Fandango
Antonio Soler
Soloist: Steven Mead
Piano: Tomoko Sawano

The Old Rugged Cross
arr A. Fernie
Brighouse & Raastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

Starburst and Canyons
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Hope
Dorothy Gates
New York Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

The Nun’s Chorus
Johann Strauss
Fairey
Conductor: Briant Grant

Riverdance
Bill Whelan
Fodens
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Vocalist: Natalie Farr

Melody in Ab
Johannes Brahms
Norwich Citadel
Conductor: Ron Young

Procession to the Minster
Richard Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

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wELSH aREA

Draws & Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Parc & Dare, Deiniolin Silver and Holywell claim the first titles of the weekend in Swansea


Stevenage

Draws & Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • Kidlington Concert Brass and Cobham claim the first titles of the Stevenage weekend.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


The Marple Band

March 13 • Cornet ( positions negotiable),baritone and kit percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new musical journey with our MD Nick Birch.


Rushden Town Band

March 12 • Back Row Cornet - due to a change in job, the band has a vacancy for a back row cornet. The band has a lovely atmosphere, and has regular jobs throughout the year as well as taking part in at least two contests.


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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