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Radio: World of Brass

Huge selection of music from John Maines over the next couple of weeks.

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World of Brass Radio
Presented by John Maines

At: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio
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

26th February:

Padstow Lifeboat
Malcolm Arnold
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Overture to Sicilian Vespers
G. Verdi
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Travelling Along
Hendon
Conductor: David Rudd
Solo: Tony Scannell

Bayrische Polka
Brighouse
Conductor: A. Morrison
Solo: Gary McPhee

Excerpts from Pictures at an Exhibition
M. Mussorgsky
BBS
Conductor: H Snell

The Syncopated Clock
L. Anderson
BB Berner Oberland
Conductor: J. Gourlay

Alta Vista
Bruce Fraser
St. Breward
Conductor: Kevin McKenzie

Mosquito
T. Aagaard-Nilsen
Cory
Conductor: R Childs
Solo: Chris Thomas

Procession to the Minster
R. Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: E Howarth


5th March:

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Household Troops
Conductor: John Mott

Overture to Oberto
G. Verdi
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

Tico Tico
Zequinha Abreu
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: Mark Wilkinson

The Dawning
Peter Graham
ISB
Conductor: S Cobb

Don’t Stop Me Now
F. Mercury
Greater Gwent Youth
Conductor: Andrew Jones

Russian Sailor’s Dance
Reinhold Gliere
BB Berner Oberland
Conductor: J. Gourlay

Norwegian Wood
Lennon & McCartney arr Forgie
Black Dyke
Conductor: N. Childs

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

Autumn Leaves
Joseph Kosma
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Solo: John Barber

The Redcliffe March
D.G. Hollis
Hendon
Conductor: David Judd

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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.


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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