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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy from John Maines over the coming 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

16th September:

The Southern Cross
Brian Bowen
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Beatrice and Benedict
Hector Berlioz
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

O My Beloved Father
Giacomo Puccini
Black Dyke
Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: Phillip McCann

Island Whirl
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

My Favourite Things
Alan Fernie
Foden's
Soloist: Glyn Williams

A Day in the Life of a Knight
Philip Lawrence
Fairey
Conductor: Phil Lawrence

Maids of Cadiz
Leo Delibes
Black Dyke
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: Phillip McCann

Sirocco
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Malaguena
Ernesto Lecuona
Superbrass

March from The Pines of Rome
Ottorino Resphigi
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant


23rd September:

The Black Bull
Darrol Barry
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Kaleidoscope
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
arr Gordon Langford
Black Dyke
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: P. McCann

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

My Mountain Top
Andy Scott
Foden's
Soloist: Glyn Williams

Castles in Spain
Mark Lockheart
Superbrass

Crusaders
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Audivi Media Nocte
Oliver Waespi
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Peter Stilvay

Jesus Answers Prayer
Kenneth Downie
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Welsh Fantasy
Gareth Wood/Gordon Langford
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

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Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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