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Radio: Sounds of Brass

More great music from Philip Hunt to enjoy this month.

Philip Hunt
 

SOUNDS OF BRASS
BROADCAST ON BBC RADIO BRISTOL, CORNWALL, DEVON, GLOUCESTERSHIRE, GUERNSEY, JERSEY, SOMERSET SOUND, SWINDON & WILTSHIRE EVERY SUNDAY EVENING @ 5 PAST 7

AVAILABLE LIVE AND LISTEN AGAIN ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB. Live on Sundays at 19-05 British Time or at any time for 7 DAYS after the Broadcast. To hear this weeks programme instantly go to www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/radio scroll down to Local Radio and click on BBC Devon or click on this direct link NOW,
www.bbc.co.uk/radio/aod/networks/devon/aod.shtml?devon/sounds_of_brass

Requests and Comments welcome at E Mail. brassmanpgh@uwclub.net
Telephone 01752 843919.

Sunday 21st June

GOLDEN YEARS
Christopher Bond

ACADEMIC FESTIVAL OVERTURE
Johannes Brahms arr. Denis Wright

AVE VERUM CORPUS
W A Mozart arr. Philip Sparke
Cornwall Youth Brass Band
Conductor: Philip Harper

OVER THE RAINBOW
Arlen & Harburg arr. Goff Richards
Tenor Horn Soloist: Amber Roberts
Camborne Youth Band
Conductor: Alan Pope

CONCERTINO FOR BAND AND TROMBONE
Erik Leidzen
Trombone Soloist: Dudley Bright
South London Fellowship Band
Conductor: George Whittingham

THE THREE BEARS SUITE
Eric Coates arr. J Mortimer
Fodens Motor Works Band
Conductor: Fred Mortimer

THE WIZARD
Phillip Lawrence
The Fairy Band
Conductor: Frank Renton

SUMMON THE HEROES
John Williams arr. Lavender
Band of The Scots Guards
Conductor: Lt Colonel R J Owen


Sunday 28th June

WAR MARCH OF THE PRIESTS
Mendelssohn arr. Gordon Langford

WEDDING MARCH
Mendelssohn arr. T Martyn
Organist: Christopher Robinson
Men O’ Brass
Conductor: Harry Mortimer

O FOR THE WINGS OF A DOVE
Mendelssohn arr. Gordon Langford
Besses O’ Th’ Barn Band
Conductor: Roy Newsome

FINALE from THE VIOLIN CONCERTO
Mendelssohn arr. M Hopkinson
Tenor Horn Soloist: Leslie Howie

FINGAL’S CAVE
Mendelssohn arr. Howard Lorriman
Black Dyke Band
Conductor: Dr Nicholas Childs

HALLELUJAH CHORUS
G F Handel
Massed Bands at The Crystal Palace
Conductor: John Henry Iles

RUSSKY PERKUSSKY
Goff Richards

TRUMPETS WILD
Harold L Walters
Cornwall Youth Brass Band
Conductor: Philip Harper

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February 28 • The specialist hotel booking company will be on hand first thing on Monday morning to take the pressure of York and London qualifiers.


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York and London on the horizon for North West Area contenders

February 28 • The 2026 Regional Championships get underway in Blackpool on Sunday with 75 taking to the stage at the Winter Gardens but with qualification sights on York and London.


Elgar International Festival

Royal Birmingham Conservatoire set to welcome Elgar International Festival of Brass

February 28 • Brass Band Willebroek, Black Dyke Band, Flowers, Foden's and David Childs headline the musical attractions for a day of the very best brass band music making in June.


First Old Boys

Youth fly musical flag for Old Boys

February 28 • A trio of talented young players from 1st Old Boys Band will be making their mark with different representative ensembles later this year.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Harlow Brass Band

February 27 • We are a friendly, non-contesting band who have the following vacancies:. Trombones, 2nd Horn, Back Row Cornets, Percussion. . We rehearse every Thursday in Harlow, 8-10pm and play at local events throughout the year.


Newmarket Town Band

February 27 • Newmarket Town Band is inviting applications for the post of 'Musical Director'. We are a non-contesting band who play to a high standard with regular bookings throughout the year. Rehearsals are held on Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:30pm


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Michael Bennett

BSc, RNCM (Perf)
Performer, Composer, Arranger, Teacher


               

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