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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to catch up on from John Maines

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World of Brass Radio:
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A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!
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Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

22nd November:

The Cantonian
Ian Clarke
Amsterdan Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

Mac & Mort
Harry Mortimer
Black Dyke
Duet: Richard Marshall & James Shepherd

Hold Thou My Hand
Eric Ball
Reading Central SA
Conductor: Paul Mortlock

Faith is the Victory
Sam Creamer
Amsterdam Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

My Strength My Tower
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Lazy Trumpeter
Edrich Siebert
Black Dyke Mills
Conductor: Jack Emmott
Solo: James Shepherd

Life Ablaze
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Think Twice
Pete Sinfield
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Manfred Obrecht

Estudiantina
Emile Waldteufel
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Entry of the Toreadors
Georges Bizet
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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Marsden

Marsden able to continue to honour lost lives

November 1 • Marsden Silver Prize Band's historic bass drum has been restored from flood damage to ensure the sacrifice of those lost in conflict is never forgotten,


Eikanger

Eikanger continues link with youth

November 1 • The Siddis champion has been continuing its inspirational links with youth bands and organisations in its Bergen region.


Cornelian Parker

Perpetual Canon seen but not heard in Wellington

November 1 • Cornelia Parker's celebrated art installation is currently on display in New Zealand.


Derwent Brass

Results: 2026 Wychavon Festival of Brass

November 1 • Derwent Brass leads the entertainment prize winners in Evesham, with section titles for Fulham Brass, Staines Brass, Avonbank (Evesham) and Arrow Valley Brass.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 November • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Remembrance Concert

Sunday 8 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross. Oldham OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Cambrian Brass

November 1 • We are always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining our friendly, supportive band, whether you are returning to banding, looking for a new challenge, or have moved to Aberystwyth for university.


Regent Brass

October 30 • Regent Brass (MD Alan Duguid) have a vacancy for Bass Trombone.. We are a friendly and progressive championship section band regularly promoting new music and actively pursues a varied performance schedule. .


Tintwistle Band

October 29 • We are looking for front row cornet players to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts all year round.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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