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Radio: World of Brass

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

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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

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
Tomoko Sawano – Piano

The Old Rugged Cross
arr A Fernie
Brighouse & Rastrick
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
Vocals: Natalie Farr

Melody in Ab
Johannes Brahms
Norwich Citadel
Conductor: Ron Young

Procession to the Minster
Richard Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant


2nd September:

Anthem of the Free
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Mysterious Bridge
Darrol Barry
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Alan Morrison

Golden Slippers
Norman Bearcroft
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: David Daws

Rhapsody in Brass
Dean Goffin
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Capriccio Brilliante
Hermann Belstedt
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King
Soloist: Sheona White

Largo from The New World
Antonin Dvorak
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Garry Cutt

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins
China Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Conductor: Adrian Schneider

Variations on an Enigma
Philip Sparke
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

A Fistful of Dollars
Ennio Morricone
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

Ask!
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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