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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of brass band music to enjoy with John Maines

Radio
  Plenty of great music can be heard with John Maines

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio.

A new programme every Friday. Also catch up with previous programmes.

Listen now to the latest episodes from 12th January at: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

Any comments or requests contact: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

12th January:


Salvation Army Special

Praise
Wilfred Heaton
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Magic Flute
Mozart
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Always Cheerful
Albert Jakeway
Rosehill
Conductor: Albert Jakeway
Soloist: Derek Smith & James Williams

Turris Fortissima
Steven Ponsford
New York Staff Band
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

Rockingham
Arthur Goldsmith
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans

Wondrous Day
Erik Leidzen
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Philip Cobb

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
Hendon
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

St. Magnus
Kenneth Downie
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Amazing Mr. Leidzen
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott
Soloist: Carl Saunders

Montreal Citadel
Norman Audoire
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


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Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


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June 19 • Bb bass player. We are an ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (L&SC, National finalists 2023) with a varied blend of engagements, concerts and contests. We rehearse 8-10pm Mondays and Thursdays in Farnham, Surrey. Other enquiries welcome.


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June 17 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet again on Monday (22nd) and we welcome players of all standards to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with Tea and cake and it’s all free.. Rehearsals are at 11am in our own bandroom playing with us does not effect your band.


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June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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