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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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NYBBNI

4BR Thursday interview with Les Neish

February 19 • We speak to the Besson artist as he prepares to take the baton for the first rehearsal meeting of the National Youth Brass Band of Northern Ireland.


Linz

Linz European line-ups confirmed

February 18 • 30 bands will take to the stage at the Brucknerhaus in Linz to try and claim the various European titles on offer.


Nationals

New website for National Championships

February 18 • A new website will bring you all you need to know about the National Championships of Great Britain.


John Ward

Ward takes baton for Friary Area challenge

February 18 • John Ward returns to the conducting rostrum in Stevenage to lead former champion Friary Brass in their Area challenge.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

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


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

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