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Radio: World of Brass

More great music — with a chance to hear Cory's winning performance of Spiriti at the National Finals too...

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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

8th January:

Amsterdam Festival March
Norman Bearcroft
Amsterdam Staff Band
Conductor: Howard Evans

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

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

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

Lord of All Hopefulness
Arr. Kenneth Downie
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Cloud Rider
Dan Price
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland
Soloist: Brett Baker

Everlasting Hope
Paul Sharman
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Spiriti
Thomas Doss
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Tarantella
Gioacchino Rossini
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Procession of the Nobles
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

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RNCM

Research recognition for RNCM

January 8 • The Royal Northern College of Music adds to its established recognition as a leading centre for the advanced study of music performance and composition.


ODBBA

ODBBA confident of capacity turn-out

January 8 • You will need to be quick to make sure you get your entry in for the Oxford & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.


Geneva Clans

Geneva boost to cross border battle

January 8 • Geneva Instruments has boosted the prize funds for the forthcoming 'Clans vs Counties Contest' in June.


Elland

Elland to lead youth procession to the Minster

January 8 • Eight youth and training bands will provide the musical entertainment at Halifax Minster next month.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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