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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of great brass band music to keep your warm and cosy over the festive period with John Maines.

John 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

9th December:
Belphegor
E. Brepsant
Wingates
Conductor: Alan Lawton

Finlandia
Jean Sibelius
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Love of My Life
Freddie Mercury
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Baritone: Siri Smith

Diadem of Gold
G. Bailey
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

What a Wonderful World
arr A Fernie
Oberaagauer
Weiss
Conductor: Manfred Obrecht
Flugel: German Meyer

Wells of Gladness
Ray Steadman-Allen
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Shenandoah Fantasy
Foden's
Solo: Jens Lindemann

Old Panama
Kenneth Alford
Grimethorpe Colliery
Conductor: Chris Houlding

Fall Afresh
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

The Gael
Trevor Jones
Yorkshire Imps
Conductor: David Evans


16th December:

Ceaseless Service
Stanley Ditmar
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

La Cenerentola
Gioacchino Rossini
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Three Kings Swing
William Himes
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Conchita
Eric Ball
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth
Solo: Richard Marshall

In The Bleak Midwinter
Gustav Holst arr Newton
Five Lakes Silver
Conductor: Neil Barlow
Flugel: Jeff Markwick

Yule Dance
Philip Harper
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

O Holy Night
Adolphe Adam
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: David Thornton

Winter Wonderland
Felix Bernard
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

The Shining Star
Peter Graham
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King

One Moment in Time
Albert Hammond
Faireys
Conductor: Marc Reift

Christmas Tryptych
James Curnow
Faireys
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes


23rd December:

Christmas Joy
Erik Leidzen
New York Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

Dies Natalis
John Golland
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Rocking Carol
arr Alan Fernie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: Richard Marshal

Sleigh Ride
Leroy Anderson
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

O Little Town of Bethlehem
Robert Redhead
Faireys
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Solo: David Daws

Christmas Day
Gustav Holst
Five Lakes Silver
Conductor: Neil Barlow

Santa Claus-trophobia
Sandy Smith
Sellers
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Christmas Tidings
Robert Redhead
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Trio: Andrew Justice, Bradley Turnbull, Gordon Camsey

Stop the Cavalry
Jona Lewie
Foden's
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

O Come All Ye Faithful
arr Sir David Willcocks
Fairey
Huddersfield Choral Youth
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Jingle Bells
James Pierpoint
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King

Christmas Festival Overture
Leroy Anderson
Burry Port Town
Conductor: Michael Thorne

Christmas Finale
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor Dr. Nicholas Childs
Narrator: Ken Greenwood
Voice of Scrooge: James Sykes

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ISB and Fodens

Friday night Gregson spotlights

October 10 • You will be spoilt for a Gregson choice between the ISB and Ian Bousfield and Foden's and Mike Lovatt if you are in London this evening.


World of Brass

Make sure you pick up the latest releases at the Albert Hall

October 10 • The World of Brass trade stand will be packed with musical goodies — from the study score of 'Symphony in Two Movements' to the latest releases from Cory, Tredegar, Brett Baker and the ISB.


Edward Gregson

The composer's viewpoint

October 10 • Edward Gregson talks about 'Symphony in Two Movements' to Dr Robert Childs — as well as previewing it on Radio 3 before the contest day itself.


Swiss

What's your National knowledge like?

October 10 • The Swiss brass band website 'Brass Band News' is testing your knowledge of the winners of the National Championship title to see how many you can name in the right years since 1900.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Audley Brass

October 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking a first class PRINCIPAL EUPHONIUM. We have some very exciting events coming up including 3 epic beer festival nights and Wychavon Festival of Brass entertainment contest.


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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