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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from John Maines.

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!
Here’s this week’s programme (from 8-6--12 and 15-6-12):

8th June:

Le Reve Passe
Luigini
Hammonds Sauce Works
Conductor: Geoffrey Whitham

Orpheus in the Underworld
Jacques Offenbach
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Harlequin
Philip Sparke
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Gary Curtin

Aspects of Adiemus
Karl Jenkins arr P Graham
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Finale from The New World
Antonin Dvorak
Amsterdan Staff
Conductor: Howard Evans

Oblivian
Astor Piazzolla
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Chad Shoopman
Soloist: John Copella

Gresford
Robert Saint
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Helvetia
Gareth Wood
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Mr Lear’s Carnival
Elgar Howarth
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Ardross Castle
Philip Sparke
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King
Soloists: Shoena White & Margaret Antrobus

15th June:

Black Horse Troop
John Philip Sousa
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Barber of Seville
Giaochino Rossini
Bodmin
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Estudiantina
Emile Waldteufel
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Ray: Soundtrack Highlights
Ray Charles arr Sandy Smith
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Nine Daies Wonder
Bramwell Tovey
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey
Violin/Oration: Mark Fewer

Jenny Wren
Roland Davis
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

Hope
Dorothy Gates
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Oration
Howard Snell
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: David Childs

Tallis Variations
Philip Sparke
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Xylophonia
Joe Green
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi
Xylophone soloist: Theodore Musick

West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

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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).


Derek Renshaw

ABBA Member
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator.


               

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