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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines to lead you into Christmas.

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


9th November

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Rule Britannia
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Song and Dance
Philip Sparke
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Helge Haukas
Soloist: Jane Westervik

Battle of Britain Suite
William Walton
Black Dyke
Conductor: James Watson

I’ll Walk With God
Goff Richards
Winton Bournemouth SA
Conductor: Norry Smith

Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
Henry Creamer
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Trio: Ian Williams, Chris Turner, Darren Thomas

Harmony Music
Philip Sparke
YBS
Conductor: Prof. David King

Somethin’ Stupid
Carson Parks
Leyland
Conductor: Garry Cutt
Duet: Andy Lord & Brian Heyes

Just a Closer Walk
arr. Alan Fernie
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Stars and Stripes
John Philip Sousa
New York Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris
Tuba: Patrick Sheridan

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Black Dyke

Black Dyke feature in Bradford cultural celebration

June 8 • The Queensbury Band has been featured in a BBC 'Travel Show' programme that celebrates the rejuvenation of Bradford as the 2025 UK City of Culture.


Elgar festival of brass

Top trio attracts audiences to Malvern

June 7 • There are still tickets left if you want to enjoy Cory, Black Dyke and Foden's in performance in Malvern


Perth

Entries now open for Scottish Festival of Brass brace

June 7 • Bands can now enter the popular Band Supplies Scottish Challenge Shield and Scottish Open sponsored by Besson.


Cambrian Brass

New band to be formed in Aberystwyth

June 7 • Cambrian Brass to provide a welcoming, inclusive home for players with the aim of competing at the Welsh Area in 2026.


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Hebden Bridge Brass Band - The 13th annual Hebden Bridge March Contest

Sunday 15 June • St George's Square, Hebden Bridge HX7 8ET


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Chinnor Silver

June 7 • Our Community Band is meeting on Monday {9th} and would welcome anyone who fancies an extra friendly rehearsal,with coffee and cake involved.. We rehearse in our bandroom at 11am its free and it open to all abilities.. No commitment required.


Epping Forest Band

June 6 • Epping Forest band have a vacancy for solo horn. We are a friendly 3rd section band with a variety of gigs through out the year. We have our own band hut with close to links with London Underground central line and the M11 motorway.


Chelmsford Silver Bnad

June 6 • Front row cornet, solo horn & trombone players. We are a friendly, active non competition band established 75 years performing regularly in Chelmsford & Essex. Rehearsals averaging 26 players on Wednesday evenings at Broomfield Methodist Church Chelmsford


Alex McGee

MA BMus PGCE
Conductor & Composer


               

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