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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines

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

11th March:

The Army of the Nile
Kenneth Alford
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

Ruslan and Ludmilla
Mikhail Glinka
Fodens
Conductor: Bryan Hurdley

The Whistler
arr Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Xylophone: Paul Judge

Bonnets of Dundee
arr E Howarth
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Benvenuto Cellini
Hector Berlioz
Fairey
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

Hejre Kati
Jeno Hubay
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles
solo: Mark Wilkinson

Diadem of Gold
G Bailey
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Home of Legends
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Prelude on Three Welsh Hymn Tunes
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Cory
Dr. Robert Childs

Cartoon Music
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs


18th March:

The Cossack
William Rimmer
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Cuban Overture
Philip Sparke
Fodens
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Only for You
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
solo: Paul Duffy

The Eternal Presence
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Time to Shine
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: John Mott

The Dambusters
Eric Coates arr Dorothy Gates
Ratby Co-op
Michael Fowles
solo: Brett Baker

The Corsair
Hector Berlioz
Fairey
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes

Slavische Fantasy
Carl Hohne
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse
solo: Stephen Wilkinson

Just a Closer Walk With You
Trad arr Bill Geldard
Pennine Brass
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Reunion and Finale from Gettysburg
Randy Edelman
Sellers
Conductor: Phillip McCann

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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.


French National

French organisers release National Championship details

January 1 • The 21st French National Championships will take place in Forges-les-Eaux over the weekend of 28th February & 1st March.


Littlbrough Band

Death of Damian Jackson

January 1 • The death has been announced of the stalwart Littleborough Brass player Damian Jackson.


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.


Stuart Black

BA (Hons) Music
Conductor, Teacher, Flugel soloist


               

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