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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines brings us plenty of great music.

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

13th April:

Hillcrest
Bruce Broughton
Fairey
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Overture to The Bartered Bride
Bedrich Smetana
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Moon River
Henry Mancini arr Fernie
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Elgar Variations
Martin Ellerby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

When I Survey
arr Olaf Ritman
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

My Way
Jacques Revaux
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Weber’s Last Waltz
William Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Glyn Williams

There is a Green Hill
Noah Bruce arr Newsome
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Brasilia
Robin Dewhurst
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Chris Thomas

America and Somewhere
Leonard Bernstein
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

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Mike Kilroy

Kilroy steps back from BBE role to follow health treatment

September 7 • Mike Kilroy will take a temporary step down as Chairperson of Brass Bands England to undergo treatment for prostate cancer.


Music of the Spheres

Check out the Spheres before Symphony Hall

September 7 • The countdown to the British Open sees the competing bands previewing their final preparations on 'Music of the Spheres' — so why not pop along and see how they are getting on.


Money

British Open Countdown: T minus 5

September 7 • Glory and cash. One is priceless, the other pays the bills... but how much are they worth?


Murray Greig

Greig's to deliver in Leicester for free

September 7 • There is a free day of brass for young players to enjoy under the expert tuition of Murray Grieg this weekend — so make sure you sign up to enjoy.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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