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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy this weekend with John Maines.

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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!

Some great music and some important new release news from 30-8-13
Including world exclusive tracks from the ISB’s new release, Quest and Glen van Looy’s, Stories of Life.

Unconquered
Arthur Gullidge
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Marco Spada
Daniel Auber arr. Lorriman
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Harry’s Song
Peter Meechan
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Soloist: Glenn van Looy

Coventry Variations
Bramwell Tovey
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

The Clock With the Dresden Figures
Albert Ketelby arr. Snell
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Fantasy Variations
Leslie Pearson
Fairey
Conductor: James Gourlay
Soloist: Sandy Smith

Fire in the Blood
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Here There and Everywhere
Lennon/McCartney arr. Smith
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

Undaunted
Bramwell Coles
Chalk Farm SA
Conductor: Michael Clack MBE

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World Rankings: April 2026

April 9 • Eikanger-Bjørsvik return to the top of the rankings following their recent victory at the Norwegian Championships in Bergen.


Victoria Wood

Limited tickets only for NYBBGB Easter concerts

April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Doodles

Spring upgrade from Doodles

April 8 • The bespoke mouthpiece business is offering a Spring custom upgrade...


Banstand

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April 8 • More brass band music to enjoy from Lucas Burns in Australia with one work about a dog and a bomb...


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Glossop Old Band

April 9 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a principal cornet player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Harrogate Band

April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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