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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines with a great tribute to the Armed Forces to enjoy.

John Maines
 

World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines

www.worldofbrass.com

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

4th November:
The Australasian
William Rimmer
Pemberton Old Wigan DW
Conductor: Mark Bentham

Ruler of the Spirits
Carl Maria von Weber
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

La Sonnambula
V Bellini
Fodens Motor Works
Conductor: Rex Mortimer
Soloist: Colin Cranson

Olympus
Philip Harper
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Great is Thy Faithfulness
William Runyan arr Goff Richards
Leyland and Manchester Chorale
Conductor: Russell Gray

Rigaudon
Fritz Kreisler
Piano: Martyn Parkes
Soloist: Les Neish

Chicago
arr Barrie Forgie
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Pursuing Horizons
Dudley Bright
SA Massed Bands
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The New Colonial
Robert Browne Hall
Roberts Bakery
Conductor: Colin Cranson

Breezin' Down Broadway
Goff Richards
London Central Fellowship
Conductor: David Daws


11th November:
Remembrance Day Special
A Tribute to the Forces

Colonel Bogey
Kenneth Alford/Arnold
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Ray Farr

Battle of Britain Suite
William Walton
Black Dyke
Conductor: James Watson

Tipperary
Jack Judge
Stalybridge Old
Conductor: Jim Cant

Nimrod
Edward Elgar
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Narrator: Richard Hollick

Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
Hughie Prince
Fodens
Conductor: Phillip McCann

The Holy War
Ray Steadman-Allen
ISB
Conductor: Robert Redhead

Hymn to the Fallen
John Williams
Pemberton Old
Conductor: John Maines

On The Quarter Deck
Kenneth Alford
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

A Nightingale Sang In Berekley Square
Manning Sherwin
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell
Soloist: Grethe Tonheim

Spitfire Prelude and Fugue
William Walton
Rothwell Temperance
Conductor: David Roberts

Midway March
John Williams
Fodens
Conductor: Thomas Wyss

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Ask daisy

New campaign launched to support women in banding

March 8 • International Womens' Day sees the launch of 'Ask Daisy', an initiative that aims to support women in UK brass bands experiencing harassment and abuse.


Perth Concert Hall

Results: 2025 Scottish Championships

March 8 • Whitburn leads the way in Perth with section wins for Granite City, Perthshire Brass, Renfrew Burgh and Arbroath & Carnoustie.


Bedworth

Results: 2025 Midlands Regional Championships

March 8 • GUS lead the prizes winners in Bedworth with section victories to Foss Dyke, Ibstock Brick Brass and Syston.


Torquay

Results: 2025 West of England Regional Championships

March 8 • Aldbourne lead the way in Torquay with section titles going to Roche Brass, Porthleven, Bratton Silver and Illogan Sparnon Silver.


Contest: Scottish Championships 2025

Saturday 8 March • Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ


Contest: West of England Regional Championships

Saturday 8 March • Riviera International Centre, Chestnut Avenue, Torquay TQ2 5LZ


Contest: West of England Regional Championships

Saturday 8 March • Upton Vale Baptist Church, St Marychurch Road, Caste Circus, Torquay, TQ1 3HY


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High St, Bedworth CV12 8NF


Contest: Scottish Championships 2025

Sunday 9 March • Mill Street, Perth PH1 5HZ


Chinnor Silver

March 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet every other monday morning(nxt one this monday) and we are looking for CORNET PLAYERS to join us.. you do not need to change your affiliation as we just offer free fun music making with cake and coffee thrown in.


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

March 8 • Wakefield Metropolitan are looking for Bass player and percussionist to help the band move forward after a promising area performance


Ilkeston Brass

March 7 • Ilkeston Brass is a friendly 4th section band based in the SE of Derbyshire. We are looking for cornet players to continue our long heritage of brass banding. Cornet seat negotiable!


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

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