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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy from John Maines over the coming weeks.

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
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

16th September:

The Southern Cross
Brian Bowen
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Beatrice and Benedict
Hector Berlioz
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

O My Beloved Father
Giacomo Puccini
Black Dyke
Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: Phillip McCann

Island Whirl
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

My Favourite Things
Alan Fernie
Foden's
Soloist: Glyn Williams

A Day in the Life of a Knight
Philip Lawrence
Fairey
Conductor: Phil Lawrence

Maids of Cadiz
Leo Delibes
Black Dyke
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: Phillip McCann

Sirocco
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Malaguena
Ernesto Lecuona
Superbrass

March from The Pines of Rome
Ottorino Resphigi
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Brian Grant


23rd September:

The Black Bull
Darrol Barry
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Kaleidoscope
Nicolai Rimsky-Korsakov
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

My Love is Like a Red Red Rose
arr Gordon Langford
Black Dyke
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: P. McCann

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

My Mountain Top
Andy Scott
Foden's
Soloist: Glyn Williams

Castles in Spain
Mark Lockheart
Superbrass

Crusaders
Dean Goffin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Audivi Media Nocte
Oliver Waespi
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Peter Stilvay

Jesus Answers Prayer
Kenneth Downie
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Welsh Fantasy
Gareth Wood/Gordon Langford
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

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Thonrotn and Raisbeck

Iles and Mortimer Medal honours for Thornton and Raisbeck

February 14 • David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck are the recipients of the 2026 Iles Medal and Mortimer Medal.


RBC

Brass Band Day at RBC

February 13 • Spend Valentine's Day exploring your love of brass at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire — alongside Thomas Fountain, Ian Porthouse, Eric Ball and Gordon Langford.


rncm

BBC Radio 3 to feature RNCM Festival highlights

February 13 • Performances from Black Dyke, Foden's and Cory are to be featured on BBC Radio 3.


Durham Miners

Fishburn offer musical solidarity for Big Meeting

February 13 • RMT Fishburn Band will support the fund raising efforts of the famous Durham Miners Gala.


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


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are an inclusive and hard-working brass band seeking a Percussionist on a project basis to join us for the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships on Saturday 14 March. This is a great opportunity to perform as part of a focused and supportive team.


Cambrian Brass

February 11 • We are a friendly, inclusive and hard-working brass band, welcoming players of all ages and abilities. We are particularly keen to fill our Soprano Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass positions.


Thornton Cleveleys Band

February 10 • MD POSITION AVAILABLE AFTER NW AREA CONTEST.. A full and happy band awaits. Currently 3rd section. Confirmed entry to Fleetwood Contest. . Based in the Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde area.


Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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