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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from John Maines.

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

3rd February:

Includes Aldbourne’s winning performance at the Nationals!

The Red Shield
Henry Goffin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Light Cavalry
Franz von Suppe
Fodens
Conductor: Russell Gray

Misty
Errol Garner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant
Solo: Scott Bennett

Selection from La Traviata
Giuseppe Verdi arr John Greenwood
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

A Spin Through Moscow
Dmitri Shostakovich
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

The Force of Destiny
Giuseppe Verdi
Aldbourne Band
Conductor: David Johnson

Rusalka’s Song to the Moon
Antonin Dvorak
Black Dyke Mills
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes
Solo: Phillip McCann

Marching to Glory
Stephen Bulla
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann

One Hand One Heart
Leonard Berstein
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann
Vocals: Jason McCann and Elizabeth Atkinson

Capriccio Italien
Peter Ilych Tchaikovsky
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs


10th February:

Steadily Onward
Erik Leidzen
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Morning Noon and Night in Vienna
Franz von Suppe
Fodens
Conductor: Russell Gray

Miss Blue Bonnet
Frank Simon
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: Richard Marshall

In Quiet Praise
Ray Steadman-Allen
SA Massed Bands
Conductor: John Lam

From Ancient Times
Jan van der Roost
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Mission of the Millennium
David Byles
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Breath of Souls
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Brighouse
Conductor: Professor David King

Maids of Cadiz
Leo Delibes
Black Dyke Mills
Major Peter Parkes
Solo: Phillip McCann

Easter Hymn
Anon arr MacGregor
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Light Fantastic
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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ConsTest

Result: 2026 ConsTest Birmingham Open

April 11 • Derwent Brass claim the honours in the heart of Birmingham with a show of future ambition.


New Zealand

Results: 2026 New Zealand National Championships

April 11 • North Shore Brass breaks the Wellington stranglehold on the A Grade honours as there are section wins for St Kilda Brass, Rolleston Brass, Brass Whanganui Concert Brass and Tonga Collge Brass


Eikanger-Bjørsvik celebrating

World Rankings: April 2026

April 9 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


St John's Band (Mossley)

April 12 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

April 12 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

April 12 • WHIT FRIDAY MORNING - all players welcome.. . Experience Whit Friday morning in the Mossley Whit Walks from 9am on 29 May, with food and drink at the Yorkshire Ward after the march.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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