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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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Clare Cope

Cope gains Royal Philharmonic Society commission

October 20 • Composer Claire Cope is one eight young composers who has been commissioned by the Royal Philharmonic Society to write a new work for a UK audience.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire announces judges for 2027 Regional Championship

October 20 • The judges and schedule for the Yorkshire Regional Championship in Huddersfield next March have been confirmed.


Dame Evelyn Glennie

Dame Evelyn Glennie to join NYBBGB for landmark Easter concert

October 20 • The renowned percussion soloist and a major new work from Martin Ellerby will feature in the 2027 Easter Course Concert of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain — so book your tickets now.


Ivors

Brass composers nominated for Ivors

October 20 • Ailis Ni Riain, Ben Nobuto, Richard Blackford and Hannah Peel have been nominated for Ivor Composer Awards.


Regent Hall Concerts - Queentet

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Symphonic Brass

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Fulham Brass Band

Friday 16 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band -

Friday 16 October • Playhouse 2 . 2 Newtown street. Shaw. Oldham OL2 8NX


The Egham Band - The Egham Band Plays Classic Rock

Friday 16 October • St John's Church Egham, Manor Farm Lane, Egham tw20 9HR


Epping Forest Band

October 20 • Friendly and forward thinking 2nd section band requires a Solo Horn and Euphonium player to join our team. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground. We have a sensible mix of contests and concerts throughout the year.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking percussionist to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Kibworth Band

October 19 • Kibworth Band (First Section - South Leicestershire) seeking a BBb Bass player to join our friendly, ambitious team. Any seat negotiable. We rehearse Monday and Thursday evenings in our purpose built band room.


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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