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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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Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


James McLeod

BMus (hons)
Euphonium Soloist, Teacher and Conductor


               

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