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Radio: World of Brass

More fine music to enjoy from John Maines.

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  There is more music from John Maines to enjoy as the sun continues to shine...

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.

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

30th June:

Cross of Honour
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

Poet and Peasant
Franz von Suppe
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Harlequin
Philip Sparke
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Gary Curtin

Aspects of Adiemus
Karl Jenkins arr. Peter Graham
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Miss Blue Bonnet
Frank Simon
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Mark Wilkinson

Fire in the Blood
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Love Divine (Ave Verum)
Mozart arr. Jakeway
Bellshill SA
Conductor: Ian Dickie

Hine e Hine
Arr. Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Jenny Jones
William Rimmer
Rochdale
Conductor: Richard Evans
Soloist: Sandy Smith

The Sand Volcano
Jerry Goldsmith
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

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Brighouse

Report & Result: 2025 British Open Championship

September 7 • A fait accompli for Brighouse & Rastrick and Prof David King as they are inspired by Shakespeare and Prokofiev to claim the happiest of Symphony Hall endings on 'Star Crossed Lovers'.


Band Supplies

Band Supplies at the British Open

September 6 • Go up and meet one of the best blokes in the banding business world and he will make sure you get all the help you need for the best deals.


4BR Review

Recap on the 4BR British Open preview

September 6 • If you missed the live broadcast British Open preview on 4BR then you can just click and enjoy it again ahead of the action at Symphony Hall.


Mead

Why not be a judge at the Open this year?

September 6 • If you are following the 'Sar Crossed Lovers' action at Symphony Hall today, let us know who you think has won.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Otley Brass Association

September 7 • Front Row Cornet. -. Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a 5th member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our newly appointed MD, Martyn Beecham


wantage silver band

September 6 • Wantage Band (Championship Section) have vacancies for a Bb BASS PLAYER and THIRD CORNET to complete their line up. Plenty of great concerts from now until Christmas with the Welsh Open, L&SC Area, British Open Grand Shield and Whit Friday in 2026.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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