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Radio: World of Brass

More music to enjoy this December from John Maines

Radio
  John Maines brings plenty of great music to the airwaves

World of Brass

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. Please feel free to like this post!

Listen now to the latest episode at: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

Any comments or requests contact: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

The Contestor
T.J. Powell
Black Dyke
Conductor: James Watson

Nabucco
Guiseppe Verdi arr. Rimmer
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

When He Cometh
Howard Evans
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Derick Kane

Hinemoa
Gareth Wood
BD1 Brass
Conductor: Lee Skipsey

Troika
Sergei Prokofiev arr. Farr
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Alan Withington

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
Hendon SA
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Brass Metamorphosis
James Curnow
Soli Brass
Conductor: Jan de Haan

Flight to Neverland
John Williams arr. Rock
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Dear Lord and Father
Hubert Parry arr. Graham
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Dance of the Buffoons
P. Tchaikovsky
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Alan Withington

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Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Jack Capstaff

Bmus (Hons)
Conductor | Composer


               

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