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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music to enjoy 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!

15th November:

National Emblem
Eugene Bagley
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Le Carnival Romain
Hector Berlioz
GUS (Footwear)
Conductor: Stanley Boddington

Air N’ Variations
Stephen Bulla
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

In Perfect Peace
Kenneth Downie
Norwegian National Band
Conductor: Bjorn Sagstad

Rococo Variations
Edward Gregson
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Endearing Young Charms
arr. Boddington
Munn & Feltons
Conductor: Stanley Boddington
Soloist: Bert Sullivan

The Mission
Ennio Morricone
Reading Central SA
Conductor: Paul Mortlock

Pursuing Horizons
Dudley Bright
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Polka Brillante
Frank Hughes
Foden's Motor Works
Conductor: Rex Mortimer
Soloist: Teddy Gray

Themes from Silverado
Bruce Broughton
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

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British Open

British Open ticket sale date announced

May 22 • The general sale of tickets for the 172nd British Open Championships will open on Friday 29th May.


NYBBGB

New Horizons repeat for NYBBGB on You Tube

May 22 • The concert given by the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain featuring the world premiere of 'Victoria Wood: A Laugh Less Ordinary' is now available to enjoy on You Tube.


Wantage

One out of three for Wantage

May 22 • The Welsh Open champion is enjoying the challenge of reaching out to new audiences.


Pershore

Full day of brass entertainment at Pershore

May 22 • The Pershore Midsummer Brass Festival takes place on July 4th.


Newstead Brass - Mansfield MVC - Brass and Voices

Sunday 24 May • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West,. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Fulham Brass Band - Summer Concert

Friday 5 June • St Dionis Church, Parsons Green SW6 4UH


Sherborne Town Band - Friends

Sunday 7 June • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a Bb and Eb Bass player (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday & Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

May 21 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for SOLO CORNET players (position negotiable). We rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Silk Brass

May 21 • Musical Director. Silk Brass are looking to recruit a suitably experienced person to take on this challenging and exciting position.


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