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Radio: Time for Brass

More great music from Ian Cottier on Manx Radio.

 

There is more great music on Manx Radio this week from Ian Cottier.

97.0, 89 and 103.7FM and 1368 AM
www.manxradio.com

There is an excellent selection from the Hendon Band of the Salvation Army under the cover title 'Cristo Redentor', and a very interesting disc of sixteen Salvation Army classics, arranged for smaller ensembles.

Coming into the season of Area Championships thee are a couple of movements from Holst's 'A Moorside Suite'.

1st February

In the Firing Line
Bramwell Coles

A Moorside Suite Movts 1&3
Gustav Holst
Black Dyke

Brillante
Peter Graham
Cory
Euphonium soloist: David Childs

Rhapsody in Brass
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke

Flourish
Paul Sharman
Hendon S.A. Band
Trumpet soloist: Philip Cobb

The Redcliffe March
D.G. Hollis
Hendon S.A.Band

Oh my Beloved Father
Puccini arr. David Moore
Boobs and Brass
Flugel Soloist: John Lee

Highland Cathedrall
Korb and Roever
Cory

Misty
arr. Darrol Barry
Boobs and Brass
Flugel soloist: John Lee

Colne
arr. Thomas Rive

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Progress and challenges reported at BBE AGM

February 16 • The recent Annual General Meeting of Brass Bands England saw reports of consolidation and progress as well as resetting and rebuilding.


Castell Beaumaris

Wright & Round: Castell Beaumaris (Andy Wareham)

February 16 • A new homage addition to the iconic castle marches of the great T.J. Powell from the pen of Andy Wareham.


Italian Brass BAND

New conducting talent supported in Rome

February 16 • The Italian Brass Band continues to help support its emerging brass band culture with its masterclass conducting series.


Royal College of Music

Royal College of Music offers weekend of Youth Brass tuition

February 15 • The RCM Youth Brass weekend will offer youngsters an invaluable opportunity of practical workshops and coaching this April.


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


Oxted Band

February 17 • CORNET & TROMBONE - Our friendly, ambitious band is looking for a Cornet player (position negotiable) and Trombonists (1st and Bass) to complete our line up for 2026. Led by MD Darrell Scholes, we have a wide range of engagements and events planned.


West Wycombe Brass Band

February 15 • West Wycombe Brass Band are looking for a Flugel and Horn players, any position. Rehearsals Wednesday 7.45-9.45pm in own band hall. Give us a call or email.


Tintwistle Band

February 15 • We need a 2nd baritone player to help complete our team. . We are competing in the second section midlands area next month, but due to illness now also need to fill this seat for the contest.. We enjoy a full calendar of concerts,contests,and social events.


Ian Holmes

BA (hons), PGDip (RCM), ARCM, ALCM
Conductor, piano accompanist and educator


               

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