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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:
Presented by John Maines
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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
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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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4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Andrew White

MA(Ed Man), B Ed (Hons), BBCM, ADNCB, PGCE, Cert Ed
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator & Educationist


               

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