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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines.

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World of Brass:

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

27th June:

Adventures in Brass
Ray Farr
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Ray Farr

Froissart Overture
Edward Elgar arr. Eric Ball
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Only For You
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Paul Duffy

Ghosts, Goblins, Witches and Wizards
Darrol Barry
Cory
Conductor: Dr Robert Childs

A Manchester Tale
Andrew Duncan
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

The Lamb
Michael Kenyon arr. Gates
Hendon SA
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
solo: Paul Hopkins

Radio City
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Brett Baker

Maria
Leonard Bernstein
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann
Vocalist: Jason McCann

Masque
Kenneth Hesketh
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

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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.


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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