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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy in the fine weather 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.

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

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

17th April:

Following the Flag
Erik Leidzen
Household Troops
Conductor: Torgny Hanson

Light Cavalry
Franz von Suppe
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

So Deep is the Night
Frederic Chopin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: David Thornton

A Pastoral Symphony
Robert Redhead
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Cadillac of the Skies
John Williams arr Bates
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland

The Essential Glenn Miller
arr. Sandy Smith
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

The Nightingale
Harold Moss
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

Out of the Storm Clouds
Jonathan Bates
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland

Hymns of Praise
arr. Goff Richards
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Ron Goodwin
RAF Central
Conductor: WC Duncan Stubbs

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wELSH aREA

Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Tredegar leads the way as Welsh Champion with section wins for Parc & Dare, Deiniolen Silver, City of Wrexham and Holywell in Swansea


Stevenage

Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • East London Brass claims the Championship honours in Stevenage with Kidlington Concert Brass, Jersey Premier, Betteshanger and Cobham taking the section titles.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 16 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

March 16 • Musical Director required. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire. . . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm until 10pm. . . Resident or professional sought depending on experience.


Enderby Band

March 16 • Bass trombone and Bb Bass required.. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire.. . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm to 10pm at the Enderby Village Institute.


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


Sandy Smith


Conductor, teacher, adjudicator and arranger


               

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