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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines has plenty of great music of offer over the coming weeks.

John Maines
 

World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

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

Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

28th January

O.R.B.
Charles Anderson
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi

Marco Spada
Daniel Auber
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Bacchanale
Camille Saint-Saens
Fodens
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

Jenny Wren
Roland Davis
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Richard Marshall

Hope
Dorothy Gates
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

I Vow To Thee My Country
Gustav Holst
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay

Diversions on a Bass Theme
George Lloyd
Friary Guildford
Conductor: Chris King

Parade of the Charioteers
Miklos Rozsa
Rothwell Temperance
Conductor: David Roberts

Cornish Cavalier
William Moyle
St Helens Youth
Conductor: Lynda Nicholson

Mambo to Go
Robin Dewhurst
Fodens
Conductor: Alan Withington


4th February

Bramwyn
John Carr
BT
Conductor: John Maines

2nd Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals
Eric Ball
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Zigeurnerweisen
Pablo Sarasate
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: David Thornton

Norwegian Dance
Torstein Aagard Nielson
Fodens
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

Turris Fortissima
Steven Ponsford
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

For the Love of a Princess
James Horner
Rothwell Temperance
Conductor: David Roberts

Land of Make Believe
Chuck Mangione
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi

Psalms and Alleluias
P Wilby
Tylorstown
Conductor: Gary Davies

Hymn to the Fallen
John Williams
Oakland Brass Band
Conductor: Neil Barlow

A Fistful of Dollars
Ennio Morrecome
Fodens
Conductor: Alan Withington

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Peter Moore

Moore on Radio 3

November 11 • The acclaimed soloist can be heard performing Dani Howard's 'Trombone Concerto' on Radio 3 next week.


Youth Championships

Limited places remain for Youth Champs 2026

November 11 • There are not many places left to be filled for the 2026 National Youth Championships — so you had better be quick if you want to be a part of a great day of music making.


Perth Concert Hall

Big turn out for Scottish battles in Perth

November 11 • There will be domestic as well as cross border rivalry on show in Perth later this month for the Band Supplies Scottish Challenge, Besson Scottish Open and Creative Scotland Scottish Youth Championships.


debnt

Report & Results: 2025 Willebroek Solo Contest

November 11 • European champion Thibaut De Bondt claims yet another title as young performers showcase their talents in Willebroek.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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