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Radio: World of Brass

More great music on the radio with John Maines.

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World of Brass Radio
presented by John Maines

At: www.worldofbrass.com/radio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact me with any comments or requests on: johnmaines@btinternet.com

Friday 11th September:

Florentina
Julius Fucik
Fairey
Conductor: P. Parkes

Merry Wives of Windsor
Oto Nicolai
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Fantasie Brillante
JB Arban
Fodens
Conductor: R. Newsome
Solo: Russell Gray

Just a Closer Walk
arr A Fernie
Sellers Int Youth
Conductor: Mark Bousie

A Tear in the Fabric of Time
Gareth Wood
Cory
Conductor: R. Childs

Hoedown from Rodeo
A Copland
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: H. Snell

Thistle Dance
Jim Parker
Black Dyke
Conductor: J. Watson
Solo: Leslie Howie

Finale from Concerto for Bass Tuba
R V Williams
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs
Solo: Joe Cook

There is a Green Hill Far Away
Noah Bruce/Newsome
Sellers Youth
Conductor: Mark Bousie

Ole South Plantation Patrol
Sellers International
Conductor: P. McCann
Duet: Helen Giddings and Carol Stephens

Marching to Glory
Stephen Bulla
Sellers International
Conductor: P. McCann


Friday 18th September:

Deeds of Valour
Bramwell Coles
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Orpheus in the Underworld
J Offenbach
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Silver Threads Amongst The Gold
WA Allison
Willebroek
Conductor: Frans Violet
Solo: Bert van Thienen

Endless Praise
William Himes
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Singin’ in the Rain
Nacio Herb Brown/Fernie
Sellers Youth
Conductor: Mark Bousie

Elves Dance
A Duncan
Leyland
Conductor: Jason Katsikaris
Solo: Katrina Marzella

The Blue Bird
CV Stanford
Amsterdam Staff
Conductor: H. Evans

Selection from The Mastersingers
R Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E. Howarth

Colne
Francis Duckworth arr Tom Rive
Grimethorpe
Conductor: P. McCann

Lezghinka
A Kachaturian
Fodens
Conductor: N. Childs

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Wychavon Festival of Brass

Wychavon releases draw details

September 11 • The draws have been made for the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass in November.


aobba

Cheltenham experience added to new AoBBA intake

September 11 • Four musicians will enjoy an insight into the adjudication process at the National Finals in Cheltenham this weekend.


Rockingham

Decade of joint music making to come to end at Rockingham

September 11 • Adam Whittle will step down from his role as Musical Director of Rockingham Band at the end of this year.


NYBBGB C

National Children's Band Summer Course concert to be broadcast

September 10 • You can sit back and enjoy the talents of the National Children's Band of Great Britain as their end of course concert from their recent Summer Course in to be broadcast on YouTube this Friday.


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards Big Band

Friday 26 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

September 11 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts.. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room.. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm.


Delph Band

September 9 • We are a friendly, hardworking North West 2nd Section band based in Saddleworth. Rehearsal nights are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club. We are currently looking to fill the following positions; Tutti Cornet, Percussion and Eb Bass.


Otley Brass Association

September 7 • Front Row Cornet. -. Otley Brass Band are keen to recruit a 5th member for their front row cornets (position negotiable).. . This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving band of 30+ players under the leadership of our newly appointed MD, Martyn Beecham


Michael Bennett

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


               

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