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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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Megan Bousfield

4BR Friday interview with Megan Bousfield

January 9 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to NYBBGB Conductor Competition finalist Megan Bousfield.


Yorkshire

Yorkshire Championship schedule confirmed

January 9 • There will be two days of exciting Yorkshire banding battles in Huddersfield to enjoy.


Dai Thomas

Tredegar look to new business lead for 150th anniversary

January 9 • Welsh champions will take a new approach to their business outlook as their celebrate their 150th anniversary this year.


Next Step Films

Compilation album on offer from NXTOD

January 9 • There are plenty of highlights to enjoy from 2025 — and its all free from the NXTOD media platform.


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


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

January 8 • Following our promotion to the 2nd section we are looking for a percussionist to do a bit of bing bonging on the timps for the regionals in March. We are a lovely band - everyone says so - so please get in touch. Rehearsals Weds from 1930 in Putney.


Mid Rhondda Band

January 6 • Mid Rhondda Band are currently looking for a trombone player and percussionists to join the team. We are a friendly, welcoming 3rd section band working towards competing in the Welsh Area in March. We also have a variety of events booked for 2026.


The Marple Band

January 6 • Bb Bass and Tuned Percussionist vacancies to join our fabulous band. We are a friendly, ambitious 2nd Section band, starting an exciting new year.


Howard J Evans

MA (Dist), Mus.B (hons), ARCM (hons), LRAM, LTCL, PGCE
Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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