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Radio: World of Brass

Join John Maines for more great music making for the World of Brass.

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  Join John Maines for more great brass band music

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio

A new programme every Friday heard which can be heard at any time anywhere.

Also catch up with previous programmes.

Go to: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

31st March:

Rosehill
Albert Jakeway
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Rule Britannia
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Mexican Hat Dance
Arr. Webster
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Ian Williams

Just As I Am
Wilfred Heaton
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

When Sparkes Fly
Tom Davoran
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Sarah Lenton

Romance from The Gadfly
Dmitri Shostakovich
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

The Blue Bells of Scotland
Arthur Pryor
Foden's
Soloist: Simon Johnson

Treasures from Tchaikovsky
Bramwell Coles
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Winter
Vivaldi arr. Snell
Fairey
Conduction: Simon Stonehouse

Hallelujah Parade
Kevin Norbury
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Entry of the Gods into Valhalla
Richard Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Richard Evans

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NYBBNI

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 W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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