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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

19th October:

Star Lake
Eric Ball
ISB (1943)
Conductor: Eric Ball

Life Ablaze
Steven Ponsford
ISB (2012)
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Follow the Flame
Peter Graham
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Flugel: Lucy Murphy

Sosban Fach
Gareth Wood
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Hollywood
Goff Richards
Foden's
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Scottish Cradle Song
Trad. arr James Gourlay
Fairey
Conductor: James Gourlay

March of the Toys
Victor Herbert
Foden's (1939)
Conductor: Fred Mortimer

Masquerade
Philip Wilby
Foden's (2012)
Conductor: Allan Withington

Lady Madonna
Lennon/McCartney arr Forgie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Diamond Jubilee
Stephen Bulla
NY Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris '

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gRETHE tONHEIM

2024 4BR Special Award

December 25 • The award this year goes to Grethe W Tonheim, who continues to inspire with her playing, teaching and musicianship


Band of the Year

2024 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • So many great bands on top form during the year, but these were the three that stood out for our panel.


Conductor of the Year

2024 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • These were the top three MDs who created the performances to savour in the past year for our panel.


pLAYER

2024 4BR Player of the Year

December 25 • So many great individual performers on show this year, but this trio were exceptional.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Wakefield Metropolitan Brass Band

December 24 • Solo Baritone Eb Bass and Percussion required to complete the line up building towards the NEMBBA and area contests. Under the Direction of Duncan Beckley, the band is keen to fill the few remaining seats.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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