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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines — with new releases

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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

24th January:

Includes previews of upcoming releases!

The Southern Cross
Brian Bowen
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Donna Diana
Emil von Reznicek
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Weidekehr
John Hartmann
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

To Christ Alone
Richard Phillips
Brighouse
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: David Thornton

Partita for Band
Philip Wilby
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Garry Cutt

Smile
Charlie Chaplin arr. Larsen
Tredegar
Conductor: Ian Porthouse
Soloist: Stephen Sykes

Love Divine
Howard Goodall arr. Wainwright
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Foden’s

Mangernetisk
Martin Winter
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Martin Winter

Wonderful Words
Wilfred Heaton
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Duet: David Thornton & Derek Kane

Crown Him with Many Crowns
Arr. Phillips
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

The Red and Blue Shield
Hans Honegger
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Alan Morrison

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Huddersfield

Huddersfield Uni strengthens link with Army

January 11 • The student connection between the University of Huddersfield Wind Band and the Band of the Royal Yorkshire Regiment continues to be strengthened under MD Jim Fieldhouse.


Sine Nomiee

Brookwright Music: Sine Nomine (Vaughan Williams arr. Andrew Wainwright)

January 11 • A wonderful set of four contrasting variations based on 'For all the Saints' by Ralph Vaughan Williams.


Matthew Jones

OBE recognition for Matthew Jones

January 11 • The Senior Producer and Deputy Chief Executive of National Youth Arts Wales has been awarded the OBE in the recent New Year Honours List.


Coalburn

Coalburn awards youth and experience

January 11 • The annual Coalburn Silver Band awards night saw accolades and recognition from the beginners to the most experienced performers.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cambrian Brass

January 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn, Tenor Horn, Euphonium and EEb Bass positions.


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


Chris Wormald

B.Mus (Hons), LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, adjudicator, arranger


               

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