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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines over the next few weeks.

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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
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

26th August:

Death or Glory
Robert Browne Hall
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Fodens
Conductor: Russell Gray

Fandango
Antonio Soler
Soloist: Steven Mead
Tomoko Sawano – Piano

The Old Rugged Cross
arr A Fernie
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Gavin Lindsay

Starburst and Canyons
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Hope
Dorothy Gates
New York Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

The Nun’s Chorus
Johann Strauss
Fairey
Conductor: Briant Grant

Riverdance
Bill Whelan
Fodens
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Vocals: Natalie Farr

Melody in Ab
Johannes Brahms
Norwich Citadel
Conductor: Ron Young

Procession to the Minster
Richard Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant


2nd September:

Anthem of the Free
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Mysterious Bridge
Darrol Barry
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Alan Morrison

Golden Slippers
Norman Bearcroft
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: David Daws

Rhapsody in Brass
Dean Goffin
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Capriccio Brilliante
Hermann Belstedt
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King
Soloist: Sheona White

Largo from The New World
Antonin Dvorak
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Garry Cutt

Blue Suede Shoes
Carl Perkins
China Dunshan Symphonic Wind Orchestra
Conductor: Adrian Schneider

Variations on an Enigma
Philip Sparke
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

A Fistful of Dollars
Ennio Morricone
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant

Ask!
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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December 26 • How good is your brass band knowledge? Good enough to win a cornet and goodies for a young player?


Special Award

2025 4BR Special Award: Richard Marshall

December 25 • One of the finest cornet players of this or any other brass band generation is the recipient of the 4BR Special Award.


Band of the Year

2025 4BR Band of the Year

December 25 • One band once again stamped its class and authority on the banding world this year — with the promise of even more to come in 2026.


Conductor

2025 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25 • One conductor stood out on the podium from their counterparts this year.


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


Dobcross Silver Band

December 29 • We are accepting applications for a 2nd BARITONE PLAYER after the Area contest in March.. As current NW Area 3rd Section Champions and 2025 National Champions we start our journey in the 2nd Section in 2026! Come and join our great Euph/Bari section!


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for PERCUSSION (TUNED and KIT) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Crewe Brass

December 22 • Crewe Brass are looking for a BBb BASS player to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

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