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Radio: World of Brass

More Summer time music from John Maines.

On air
  John Maines has plenty of great tracks to listen to

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.

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

9th June:

Exeter Temple
Leslie Condon
Croydon Citadel
Conductor: Iain Parkhouse

The Flying Dutchman
Richard Wagner
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Ransomed Host
Ray Steadman Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans
Soloist: John Starkes

Of Men and Mountains
Edward Gregson
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Birdland
Joe Zawinal
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Michael Garasi

Toccata
O The Blessed Lord
Wilfred Heaton
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

The Dambusters
Coates arr Dorothy Gates
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Brett Baker

John O'Gaunt
Gilbert Vinter
Black Dyke
Conductor: Geoffrey Brand

David of the White Rock
arr George Willcocks
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

Time to Shine
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Nigel Seaman

ARMCM ARNCM
Conductor, band trainer, teacher and adjudicator


               

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