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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!

Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

14th February

Includes the Championship Section Regional Test Piece!

To Regions Fair
Norman Bearcroft
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Cuban Overture
Philip Sparke
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Weber’s Last Waltz
William Rimmer
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Richard Marshall

St. Magnus
Kenneth Downie
YBS (Live Performance)
Conductor: Prof. David King

Comedy Tonight
Stephen Sondheim
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Hereford
Samuel Wesley
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Rienhold Gliere
Fairey
Conductor: James Gourlay

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

Pads & Riffs
Tom Davoran
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Soloist: Nick Etheridge

Spanish Eyes
Bert Kaempfert
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

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June 19 • Players have enjoyed dividend payment over many years from their investment in gold for their mouthpieces.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: Peter and the Wolf (Prokofiev arr. Duncan Wilson)

June 19 • Have the wolf at the concert door with this wonderful audience friendly arrangement of the Prokofiev classic.


NXTOD

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June 19 • You will be able to enjoy the popular hymn and march contest from the comfort of your home, at work, on on your travels...


Dutch

No vote for change as Dutch hit 40 mark for Nationals

June 19 • 40 bands will head to Utrecht for the Dutch National Championships after the top section bands vote to remain musically the same.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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