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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines and his 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

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio
Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

18th May:

Goldcrest
James Anderson
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Nabucco
Guiseppe Verdi
Foden's
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Joy in My Soul
Erik Silverburg
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Duet: David Daws & Andrew Justice

Benvenuto Cellini
Hector Berlioz
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Variations on a Tyrolean Melody
JB Arban
JSVB
Solo: James Shepherd

Honey Pie
Lennon and McCartney
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: David Hirst

A Manchester Tale
Andrew Duncan
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Bagatelles
John Golland
Eminence Brass

I Vow to Thee My Country
Gustav Holst arr Ray Steadman-Allen
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay

Fairest of the Fair
John Philip Sousa
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes


25th May:

Florentina
Julius Fucik
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Marco Spada
Daniel Auber
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Vilja
Franz Lehar
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant
Solo: Kevin Crockford

Breath of Souls
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
H.M. Welsh Guards
Conductor: Lt. Col. Stephen Barnwell

Memory
Andrew Lloyd Webber
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King
Solo: Peter Roberts

Trumpet Voluntary
Jeremiah Clarke
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans
Solo: Alan Wycherley

Excerpt from Music of the Sheres
Philip Sparke
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Chad Shoopman

That’ll Do
Randy Newman
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: Zoe Hancock

Ravenswood
Willian Rimmer
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Chad Shoopman

1st June:

Tiger’s Tail
TW Thurbin
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: David Hirst

The Thievish Magpie
Gioachino Rossini
Foden's
Conductor: Tom Wyss

Time to Say Goodbye
Francesco Satari
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloists: Alex Kerwin & Jonathan Bates

Fanfare Romance and Finale
Philip Sparke
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Chad Shoopman

Meditaion from Thais
Jules Massenet
Fairey
Conductor: Geoffrey Brand
Solo: Alan Wycherley

Daniel
Barrie Gott
H.M. Welsh Guards
Conductor: Lt. Col. Stephen Barnwell

Spiriti
Thomas Doss
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Before the Cross
Edward Gregson
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Solo: Philip Cobb

New York State of Mind
Billy Joel
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: Adrian Hirst

Bacchanale
Camille Saint-Saens
Foden's
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

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Kerkrade

World Championships to be streamed

June 19 • It has been announced that the brass band events at the World Championships in Kerkrade will be live-streamed.


Broxburn

New arrivals and progression at Broxburn

June 19 • New signings and great progress has been made with players coming to Broxburn & Livingston Band


Rivington and ADLINGTON

Future foundations now in place for Rivington & Adlington

June 19 • The North West band has taken a huge step forward in securing its base for its musical future.


Doodles Gold

Invest in Gold...

June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Saturday 20 June • The Community Church, Werter Road, Putney. SW15 2LL


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Alder Valley Brass

June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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