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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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mARZELLA

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

January 21 • We catch up with the Scottish conductor to find out more about the programme to be performed by the RNCM Brass Band on the weekend in Manchester.


Kaitlin

CBSO boosted by Wild trumpet addition

January 21 • The brass section of another leading British orchestra is boosted by the arrival of a brass band player as Kaitlin Wild joins the trumpet section of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups announced

January 21 • The list of bands and judges have been confirmed for the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool in February.


mINING

Brass band mining heritage celebrated

January 21 • Visitors to the National Coal Mining Museum for England can now enjoy finding out more about the long and proud connection between brass bands and the industry.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Mereside Brass

January 21 • MERESIDE BRASS are excited to be starting the New Year with a new MD! To complete our happiness, we would love to welcome a FLUGEL player and a PERCUSSIONIST to join our team. We are a friendly 4th Section band with a sensible calendar of jobs and socials


West Yorkshire Brass

January 20 • We are a friendly and welcoming non-competing band based in the Bradford area of West Yorkshire. We play at various events in Yorkshire throughout the year. We have vacancies for Eb and BBb basses. Instruments provided if required


wantage silver band

January 20 • Wantage Band (championship section) has a vacant 2ND CORNET position. This would suit a player with experience in a championship or first section band. Rehearsals take place every Sun 7:30pm and Wed 8pm in Wantage with highly experienced MD Chris King.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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