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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines

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  Thee is more great brass band music to enjoy from John Maines

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. Listen now to the latest episode from 19th May

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

To contact the programme email: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

19th May

Famous British Marches
arr. Gordon Langford
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Merry Wives of Windsor
Otto Nicolai
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

The Depths of His Love
James Curnow
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott
Soloist: Neil Blessett

Symphony of Thanksgiving
Dean Goffin
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Bride of the Waves
Herbert L. Clarke
RAF Central
Conductor: WC Duncan Stubbs
Soloist: Philip Cobb

The Bonnie Briar Bush
arr. Howarth
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Grandfathers Clock
George Doughty
NY Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris
Soloist: Patrick Sheridan

Freedom
Hubert Bath
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

I Got Rhythm
Gershwin arr. Fernie
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

Through the Flames
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

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Childs

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Prof Nicholas Childs

January 22 • We find out more about the programme of music from this world and beyond to be featured on Saturday evening at the RNCM from the Queensbury band and Galactico soloists.


mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


HYDE BAND

January 22 • WE HAVE PLAYER VACANCIES (POSITIONS NEGOTIABLE) Come and join our friendly First Section Band based in the New forest, and enjoy working with our Musical Director: Ben Halstead on a varied programme of concerts and contest.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 22 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs BASSES! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our new MD Stephen Bucknell.


The Harrogate Band

January 22 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row cornet player to join them at the 1st Section North of England area contest and beyond! With a great bandroom, a wide range of engagments and a committed team, we'd love to see you.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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