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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines celebrates his 350th programme

On air
 

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 releases in our New Release Special!

20th September:

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor
JS Bach arr Freeh
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

A Breathless Alleluia
Philip Wilby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Chrysalis Moon
Andy Scott
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solos: Allan Withington, Martin Winter, John Wallace and Mark Wilkinson

The Day of the Lord
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Harmonious Blacksmith
GF Handel
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: Mark Giles

Big!
Andy Scott
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Abide With Me
William H Monk arr. McGhee
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Alan Withington
solo: Glenn van Looy

Resurgam
Eric Ball
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Cantus Lacrimosus
Karl Jenkins
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

Finale from Organ Symphony
Camille Saint-Saens
Massed Bands
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs


27th September: 350th programme

The Bombadier
TJ Powell
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

The Magic Flute
WA Mozart
Foden's
Conductor: Russell Gray

Masquerade
Philip Wilby
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

And The Winter Moon Rises
Andrew Baker
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

Blades of Toledo
Trevor Sharpe
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome

Let There Be Peace
Andy Scott
Foden's
Duet: Glyn Williams & Bramwell Tovey

Fusion
Martin Cordner
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Second Suite from Daphnis and Chloe
Maurice Ravel
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Orison
Stan Nieuwenhuis
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Alan Withington
Solo: Glenn van Looy

Morning & In The Hall of the Mountain King
Edvard Grieg
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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Competiton

Conductors prepare to claim Final berths

June 28 • The semi-finalists at the Brass Band Conductors Association Conducting Competition will be looking to book their place in the final this evening in Halifax.


Mnozil Brass

Choir pews only for Mnozil

June 28 • If you want to see Mnozil Brass tonight in Birmingham then be prepared to sit in the choir.


Russell Gray

Gray Pops in to CBS news...

June 28 • Russell Gray recently appeared on Minnesota CBS News in the USA to give a plug for the start of the Minneapolis Pop Concert series he is leading.


Foden's Armagh

Foden's stars to lead in Armagh once again

June 28 • Players from Foden's Band will continue to help inspire players of all ages and abilities in Armagh in August.


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


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Alder Valley Brass

June 26 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

June 25 • With a varied upcoming programme of events and following on from our successful "Musicals" concert and first ever trip to Saddleworth for Whit Friday, the band requires an Eb Bass player to join our group.


Alder Valley Brass

June 24 • As a result of a relocation we seek a Musical Director. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm on Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham


Mark Wilkinson


Cornet Soloist, Teacher, Adjudicator, Conductor


               

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