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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines at World of Brass.

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

4th May:

Cross of Honour
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Brian Hurdley

Peterloo Overture
Malcolm Arnold/Duncan
Fairey
Conductor: James Gourlay

Wonderful Day
Terry Camsey
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott
Soloist: Carl Saunders

Magee’s Patrol
Philip Harper
Polysteel
Conductor: Philip Harper

Odyssey
Kevin Norbury
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Star Wars
John Williams
Yorkshire Imperial
Conductor: David Evans

Armenian Fire Dance
Goff Richards
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Excerpts from The Firebird
Igor Stravinsky
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Rule Britannia
John Hartmann
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Owen Farr

Fire in the Blood
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
ISB Live
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb


11th May:

The Beau Ideal
John Philip Sousa
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Overture to The Cowboys
John Williams
Foden's
Conductor: Thomas Wyss

Song of the Seashore
arr Alan Catherall
Leyland
Conductor: Richard Evans
Soloist: Billy Rushworth

The Holy War
Ray Steadman Allen
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Star Spangled Banner
arr William Himes
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Concert Etude
Alexander Goedicke
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Michelle Ibbotson

Canadian Folk Song Suite
Morley Calvert
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Whirlwind
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Roger Webster

Priere a Notre Dame
Leon Boellmann
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Cops and Robbers
W. Hogarth Lear
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

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ebba

Future Europeans to head to Belgium and Denmark

November 9 • Antwerp and Copenhagen have been confirmed as the hosts cities for the 2029 and 2030 European Championships.


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.


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


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


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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