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Radio: World of Brass

Once again, John Maines has a great selection box of music to enjoy.

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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!

7th March:

The Joybringer
Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Waldmeister
Johann Strauss II
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Slavische Fantasie
Carl Hohne
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse
Soloist: Stephen Wilkinson

Rule Britannia
William Rimmer
Foden’s
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Waltz in Ab
Johannes Brahms
Norwich Citadel
Conductor: Ron Young

The Accursed Huntsman
Cesar Franck
Foden’s
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Hine e Hine
arr Peter Graham
Downshire Brass
Conductor: Prof. Michael Alcorn

The Red Machine
Peter Graham
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King

Scottish Folk Variants
Stephen Bulla
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Derick Kane

Thunder and Lightning Polka
Johann Strauss II
Sellers International
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

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pERTH

Results: 2024 Scottish Youth Championships

November 25 • There was plenty of great youthful musical talent on show in Perth — from percussionists to all levels of brass ensembles and bands.


Ratby

Results: 2024 Leicestershire BBA Contest

November 25 • Ratby Co-operative lead the way in Loughborough with section wins for Thundersley, South Yorkshire Police, Thrapston Town and Syston.


Results: 2024 Swiss National Championships

November 24 • Valaisia returns to the top of the podium in Lucerne.


Perth

Result: 2024 Besson Scottish Open

November 23 • Milnrow play like angels to repel rivals and claim Scottish Open title in Perth.


Dobcross Silver Band - Wardle Anderson Brass Band

Sunday 24 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane Dobcross OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


York Railway Institute Band - Voices & Brass Christmas Spectacular

Saturday 14 December • Selby Abbey YO8 4PU


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Festive favourites - Music for Christmas.

Saturday 14 December • St Mark's Church, Bilton, Rugby CV22 7LX


Rushden Town Band

November 25 • Trombone Player. This friendly band is looking for a tenor trombone player to join its ranks. The band enjoys playing at regular concerts each year and is off to the Rhineland next year on its second tour.


Chinnor Silver

November 25 • You need to be quick, we are almost full but just require Eb bass and percussion. We are a friendly, welcoming and ambitious band and start 2025 at the top of our second section ranking table. We rehearse on a Wed evening in our own bandroom in Chinnor.


Hathersage Band

November 25 • Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving community band. We enjoy making music and have a good gig schedule. An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Principal Cornet Ed as co-principal. Are you up for the challenge? This is our only vacancy.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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