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Radio: World of Brass

More great music on the airwaves 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

21st September:

The Australasian
William Rimmer
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Comedy Overture
John Ireland
Foden's
Conductor: Allan Withington

The Sally Gardens
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Derick Kane

The Ring of Brodgar
Derick Kane
Eminance Brass

Tango (Por Una Cabeza)
Brighouse
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: Stuart Lingard

Honey Pie
Lennon and McCartney
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Going the Distance
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
European Youth Brass Band
Conductor: Erik van der Volk

Haling Waters
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: David Daws

Tiger Street Rag
Euday Bowman
Eminance Brass

The War of the Worlds
Peter Graham
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King


28th September:

Midway March
John Williams
Foden's
Conductor: Tom Wyss

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Foden's
Conductor: Russell Gray

Dedication
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Jewels
Eric Ball
Eminance Brass

The Red Novae
Peter Graham
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: David Thornton

Flight to Neverland
John Wlliams
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Light in the Darkness
Joop van Dijk
Austrian Brass
Conductor: Prof. Uwe Koeller

Oasis
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Philip Cobb

The Four Muskateers
David Harrington
Eminance Brass

Rameau Revisited
Peter Graham
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King

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Herbert

The Brass Band Story set for publication

February 26 • A new book written by Prof Trevor Herbert and aimed at general readers interested in an overall analysis and insight into the brass band movement in the UK and beyond, is to be published in July.


Desford

Small drop in Midlands Area entrants

February 26 • 69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.


Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Riverside

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 26 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Jenny Gartside

Bsc Hons
Jeweller, brass band themed jewellery and pin badges


               

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