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Radio: Bob's Brass Bands

More great music from north of the border

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Bob's Brass Bands:
Village FM:

The easiest way for listeners to access the show is by going to the ‘Bobs Brass Bands’ page on Facebook and following the link from there.

Otherwise go directly to: www.villagefm.listen2myradio.com on the internet.

Tuesday 20th December:

Knight Templar
Grimethorpe

Jesus Answers Prayers
International Staff Band

En Aranjuez Con tu Amor
Grimethorpe

Dindirindin
Superbrass

Cry Me A River
Jim Hayes

Hallelujah Chorus
Canadian Brass

I Saw Three Ships
Canadian Brass

Homage March for Sigurd Jorsalfar
Yorkshire Imperial band

It’s Alright With Me
Grimethorpe

I Want to Hold Your Hand
Black Dyke

The Mask of Zorro
Campbeltown Brass

Sweet Sweet Smile
Williams Fairey

Silent Night
Milnrow

Lydian Pictures
Besses o’ th Barn

Embraceable You
Williams Fairey

Fantasy on Tico tico
NYBBS

Coventry Carol
Canadian Brass

Sleigh Ride
Grenadier Guards

Meditation from Thais
Fodens

Lairg Muir
Yorkshire Building Society

High Fidelity
International Staff Band

Arrival of the Queen of Sheba
London Horn Sound

The Call
Amsterdam Staff Band

Frosty the Snowman
Canadian Brass

O Little Town of Bethlehem
Brighouse & Rastrick

Eleanor Rigby
Kirkintilloch

Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Yorkshire Building Society

Cornet Concerto
Roger Webster

Twelfth Street Rag
Grimethorpe

Softly as I leave You
Britannia Building Society

Answer to tonight’s Coda Challenge
Canadian Brass

The programme is repeated on Thursday at 8.00pm

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Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Otley Brass Association

September 7 • Front Row Cornet. -. Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a 5th member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our newly appointed MD, Martyn Beecham


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


wantage silver band

September 6 • Positions vacant: wantage silver band: Wantage Community Brass (non-competitive) are looking to recruit a new Musical Director. The group is unique in that the average age is almost certainly around 70! They rehearse on Tue from 4pm and Thu from 7pm.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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