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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines provides more great brass band music on the airwaves.

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
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

March 3rd:

Liberty Bell
John Philip Sousa
Sellers International
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Peter Schmoll
Carl Maria von Weber
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Fujiko
Andy Scott
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Mark Wilkinson

Sosban Fach
Gareth Wood
Greater Gwent Youth
Conductor: Andrew Jones

Angels & Demons
Hans Zimmer
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Morley Suite
Thomas Morley
BTS Trombone Ensemble

Bride of the Waves
Herbert Clarke
Kew
Conductor: Mark Ford
Soloist: Brett Baker

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
Paul Dukas arr Derek Bourgeois
Leyland
Conductor: Philip Harper

The Old Rugged Cross
Trad arr Alan Fernie
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

Salute to Berne
Ernst Obrecht
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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Proms

BBE launches major annual events

March 11 • Bands up and down the UK can now sign-up for the free Brass Band Week and Proms in the Playground initiatives


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.


Regent Hall Concerts - RAM Trumpet Ensembles

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Wigfield Brass Quintet

Friday 14 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships

Saturday 15 March • Bedworth Civic Hall, High Street CV12 8NF


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Saturday 15 March • Brangwn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Dobcross Silver Band

March 11 • North West 3rd Section Champions, Dobcross Silver Band have a great opportunity for a 2ND EUPHONIUM PLAYER to join its very experienced and prize winning section. All ages considered for the right candidate.


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


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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