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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy with John Maines

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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
For any requests or comments contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

6th March:

The Diplomat
George Allen
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

The Frogs of Aristophanes
Granville Bantock
Salford University
Conductor: Dr. Roy Newsome

Carmen Fantasy
Frank Proto
NYBBGB
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey
Soloist: Jens Lindemann

Canzonetta
Gioacchino Rossini
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

The Arcadians
Lionel Monckton
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

Willow Echoes
Frank Simon
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

Sospan Fach
Gareth Wood
Cory
Conductor: Prof. Robert Childs

Great is Thy Faithfulness
Wm Runyan arr Goff Richards
Leyland and Manchester Chorale
Conductor: Russell Gray

Hope Variations
Brian Bowen
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

The Syncopated Clock
Leroy Anderson arr Snell
BB Berner Oberland
Conductor: James Gourlay

Dundonnell
Philip Sparke
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

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Krohnengen

Results: 2026 Oslo Brassfestival

April 29 • Krohnengen Brass secures the Olso Brassfestival title with section awards to Montebello Brass, Jolster Musikklag and Lismarka Mesnali Brass


Blackburn and Darwen

Results: 2026 Fleetwood Contest

April 29 • Blackburn & Darwen head the prize winners and take a step closer to the British Open at Fleetwood, with section wins for Poulton le Fylde, Clock Face Miners, Darwen Brass and Tewit Youth.


Kingdom Brass

Result: 2026 Fife Brass Brand Festival

April 29 • Kingdom Brass tops the entertainment in Dunfermline to claim the Fife Brass Band Festival title.


Unite

Results: 2026 Holme Valley Contest

April 29 • Unite the Union is in top hymn and test piece form in Holmfirth with section titles going to Hatfield & Askern Colliery and Shepherd Youth Band


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Tintwistle Band

April 28 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete our team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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