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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from 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!

November 1st

Le Trico Rouge
Wilfred Heaton
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Force of Destiny
Giuseppe Verdi
CWS (Manchester)
Conductor: Alex Mortimer

Ballad
William Himes
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: Thomas Fountain

Cavaquinho
Ernesto Nazareth
European Youth Band
Conductor: Irene Anda

Of Distant Memories
Edward Gregson
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Vox Delecti
Kenneth Downie
Reading Central SA
Conductor: Paul Mortlock

Carnival of Venice
Del Steigers
Munn & Feltons
Conductor: Stanley Boddington
Solo: James Scott

The Lord Bless You and Keep You
arr. Sharman
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Lucy Long
Charles Godfrey
Cammell Laird
Conductor: James Scott
Solo: Harry Mather

Damba
Franco Cesarini
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Praise
Wilfred Heaton
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

October 24 • If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...


Marshall

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October 24 • Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23 • 'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section West of England Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


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