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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines

On air
 

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

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

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

13th June:

Prismatic Lihgt
Alan Fernie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Candide
Leonard Bernstein
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

Tros Y Gareg
arr Tony Small
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: David Childs

Variations on Maccabeus
Kevin Norbury
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Over the Rainbow
Harold Arlen
YBS
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: Iwan Williams

Norwegian Wood
Lennon & McCartney arr. Forgie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Trumpet Concerto in Eb (2nd Mov)
Joseph Haydn
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper
Soloist: Steve Stewart

Romans 8
Ray Steadman-Allen
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Flight of the Bumble Bee
Nicolai Rimsky Korsakov
Scottish Co-op
Solo whistler: David Morris

Salvation’s Song
William Gordon
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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German Open

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City of Bristol

Relaunch sees City of Bristol reach out to the community

February 10 • The newly relaunched City of Bristol Community Band is offering a great musical experience for payers of all ages and abilities.


Slow Meldoy

Report & Results: 2025 Dalmellington Slow Melody Contest

February 10 • Great support and playing featured in annual Dalmellington slow melody spotlight


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Newstead Brass - VALENTINE'S VARIATIONS

Sunday 9 February • Ashwood Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield. Nottinghamshire Ng17 7ab


Linthwaite Band

February 10 • Linthwaite are a friendly 4th section band looking forward to the Yorkshire area contest in March, following on from that we will have a vacancy for a 2nd cornet. We also have various contests and engagements coming up through the year to keep us busy.


Chinnor Silver

February 7 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets on a Monday morning and we welcome any players who would like an extra blow.. players of all abilities welcome and we do not expect you to alter your allegiance to your band.. just a fun blow with cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

February 5 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacancy for TOP 2ND CORNET. This would suit a player with experience in a championship/first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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