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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to listen this weekend from John Maines — with a new release special!

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!

1st March:

New Release Special!


The Bombadier
TJ Powell
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

A Bandsman’s Overture
Philip Sparke
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Discovery of Fire
Nigel Clarke
BB Buizingen
Conductor: Luc Vertommen
solo: Harmen Vanhoorne

Hymn for Diana
Joseph Turrin
Fodens
Conductor: Alan Withington

Liszteria
Sandy Smith
Foden's
Conductor: Alan Withington
Duet: Mark Landon & Anthony Mann

La Fiesta
Chick Corea arr. Harper
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Canterbury Chorale
Jan Van der Roost
Maidstone Wind Symphony
Conductor: Jonathan Crowhurst

Spooktacular
arr. Dan Price
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Masque
Kenneth Hesketh
Foden's
Conductor: Alan Withington

Finale from Symphony No 2 (Resurrection)
Gustav Mahler
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Wondrous Starry Night
David Gillingham
RAF Central
Conductor: WC Duncan Stubbs
Solo: Steven Mead

Enter the Galaxies
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

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Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

November 9 • Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

November 9 • Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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