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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from John Maines.

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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

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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Greighallen

World of Brass to live-broadcast Norwegian National Championships

November 8 • The action from the 2027 Norwegian National Championships will be live-streamed by World of Brass on their wobplay.com media platform.


swbba

Results: 2026 SWBBA Contest

November 8 • Tongwynlais Temperance claims the cross border honours in Torquay with section wins for Weston Brass, St. Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St. Austell Youth and Hatherleigh Training.


SBBBa

Result: 2026 SBBBA Borders Entertainment Contest

November 8 • Jedforest Instrumental claim the honours in Galashiels.


siddis

Results: 2026 Siddis Championships

November 8 • Manger become Norway's top entertainers for the first time since 2021, with section wins for Gjallarhorn, Bergen Brass, Oster Brass and Randaberg.


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.Playing with us does not impact on your band. We meet in our bandroom at 11am it is all free including refreshments


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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