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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

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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A4 Brass Quartet set for start of London recital series

October 28 • The award winning A4 Brass Quartet will start new collaboration with National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain and St Martin-in-the-Fields in London this Friday.


Invercargill

Cosmic challenge at New Zealand Championships

October 28 • The test pieces for the 2027 New Zealand National Championships have been announced — led by 'The Cosmographic Mystery' by Ingebjørg Vilhelmsen.


Flowers

Flowers mark Euro triumph with special presentations

October 28 • The European Champion has marked its memorable victory in Linz with special commemorative awards to its players.


Whit Friday

Uppermill warning of Whit Friday last chord

October 28 • The organisers of the Uppermill Whit Friday contest are asking for urgent volunteer help to continue 120 years of history.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cliff Hardie Big Band

Thursday 29 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 30 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The KNDS Fairey Band

Saturday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Olney Brass

October 27 • We are a friendly and committed THIRD SECTION band looking for: - CORNETS (Front & Back Row) - SOLO HORN - Eb BASS Engagements and concerts in the Olney/Milton Keynes area. Rehearsals in Milton Keynes MK15 (5 mins from J14 of M1) on Tuesdays 7.45-9.45.


St John's Band (Mossley)

October 25 • After a brilliant 1st place at Rochdale Contest, we are looking for an Eb BASS player to join our friendly 4th section band based in Mossley, Tameside.


Darron Cleary-McHarg

MISM
Composer, Arranger & Music Educator


               

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