*
banner

Radio: World of Brass

More great music on show from John Maines to enjoy.

radio
 

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. Please feel free to like this post!

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

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

20th May:

Florentiner
Julius Fucik/Mnozil
European Youth
Conductor: Uwe Koller

The Magic Flute
Mozart
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Intermezzo from Cavalleria Rusticana
Pietro Mascagni
YBS
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: Peter Roberts

Polka 2000
Adam Hudec
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Die Alpen
Maurice Hamers
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Capriccio Espagnol
Nikolai Rimsky Korsakov
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Triumphant Rhapsody
Gilbert Vinter
Black Dyke Mills (1969)
Conductor: Geoffrey Brand

Jeanie with the Light Brown Hair
Stephen Foster
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Christopher Binns

Riverdance
Bill Whelan
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Wantage

Result: 2026 Welsh Open

February 23 • Wantage are in a winning frame of mind to claim the entertainment honours in Newport


British Open

Spring Festival tickets now on sale

February 23 • Tickets for the 104th British Open Spring Festival in Birmingham in May are now on sale — with discounts available.


Yazu

Black Dyke's RNCM concert now on Wobplay

February 23 • The Yorkshire champion's concert appearance at the recent RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed on the Wobplay media platform.


Wright and Round

Wright & Round: The Colours Fly (Wendy Nevard)

February 23 • A super upbeat opener which will add plenty of musical colour to any concert.


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.


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd