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Radio: World of Brass

More great music 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!

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Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!
7th February

includes the First Section Regional Test Piece

The Cossack
William Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

The Magic Flute
WA Mozart
Fodens
Conductor: Russell Gray

Cleopatra
Eugene Damare
CWS (Manchester)
Conductor: Alex Mortimer
solo: Derek Garside

Cry of the Mountain
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Dear Lord and Father
C Hubert Parry
Downshire Brass
Conductor: Prof. Michael Alcorn

Red Shoe Dance Sequence No. 2
Martin Winter
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Martin Winter
solo: Randi Holm

Richmond
Thomas Haweis
Kettering Citadel
Conductor:Richard Phillips

The Eternal Presence
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Only for You
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Paul Duffy

Copacobana
Barry Manilow
Hammonds Saltaire
Conductor: Morgan Griffiths

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Regional Championships

BBP Registry issues reminder

January 12 • Bands are being reminded that they need to have all their registration requirements in order ahead of the regional championships this year.


Easington Colliery

New signings at Easington

January 12 • The North of England Championship contenders strengthen their ranks with two experienced new signings.


Ted Griffiths

Funeral service for Ted Griffiths

January 12 • The funeral service details for Ted Griffiths have been confirmed.


John Wallace CBE

Death of John Wallace CBE

January 12 • The death has been announced of one of the UK's most influential brass musicians.


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


Otley Brass Association

January 11 • Tenor Trombone Player needed for 6 week holiday cover with Otley Brass Band.. Practice is Tuesday nights 7.30-9.30pm at Otley Courthouse, LS21 3AN


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.


Dr. Stephen Arthur Allen

D. Phil. (Oxon) [Ph.D Oxford University], GBSM, LTCL, ABSM, ALCM, Cert. Ed.


               

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