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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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ebba

Future Europeans to head to Belgium and Denmark

November 9 • Antwerp and Copenhagen have been confirmed as the hosts cities for the 2029 and 2030 European Championships.


Greighallen

World of Brass to live-broadcast Norwegian National Championships

November 8 • The action from the 2027 Norwegian National Championships will be live-streamed by World of Brass on their wobplay.com media platform.


swbba

Results: 2026 SWBBA Contest

November 8 • Tongwynlais Temperance claims the cross border honours in Torquay with section wins for Weston Brass, St. Pinnock, Pendennis Brass, St. Austell Youth and Hatherleigh Training.


SBBBa

Result: 2026 SBBBA Borders Entertainment Contest

November 8 • Jedforest Instrumental claim the honours in Galashiels.


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (9th) and we welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed and friendly rehearsal.Playing with us does not impact on your band. We meet in our bandroom at 11am it is all free including refreshments


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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