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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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Philip Sparke

Sparke ignites demand for 2026 RNCM International Brass Band Festival

November 27 • There has already been an eager snap up of tickets for the showcase event at the RNCM in Manchester in January — led by a 75th birthday celebration of composer Philip Sparke.


Perth

Domestic and cross border challengers head to Perth

November 27 • The bands are putting their final touches to their preparations for the Scottish Open and Scottish Youth Championships this weekend in Perth.


Whitburn

Whitburn and Scottish banding to benefit from Besson and Bergarault link

November 27 • The two major instrument manufacturers link up to provide Scottish Champions and SBBA with percussion boost.


Glyn

Williams solo lead on Milestone Tour

November 27 • Glyn Williams had to be on solo form as part of the latest leg of the Milestone Tour to the South West of England.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Christmas Concert

Saturday 29 November • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Barnsley Brass - A Night At The Movies

Saturday 29 November • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Unite the Union Band

Sunday 30 November • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross . Saddleworth. Oldham OL3 5AD


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Hathersage Band

November 27 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


wantage silver band

November 27 • 4th section national finalists Wantage Academy are looking for a Bb bass and 2nd cornet to complete their team. A friendly, welcoming band who rehearse Wed 7-8:30pm and Sat 10am-12 under MD Gavin Clemons.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

November 25 • 2nd or 3rd cornet required to boost our back row. We are a non contesting band, but carry out numerous events across North Yorkshire. We will be doing a joint concert with Carlton Main next year.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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