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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from John Maines.

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

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio
Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!
Here’s this week’s programme (from 8-6--12 and 15-6-12):

8th June:

Le Reve Passe
Luigini
Hammonds Sauce Works
Conductor: Geoffrey Whitham

Orpheus in the Underworld
Jacques Offenbach
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Harlequin
Philip Sparke
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Gary Curtin

Aspects of Adiemus
Karl Jenkins arr P Graham
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Finale from The New World
Antonin Dvorak
Amsterdan Staff
Conductor: Howard Evans

Oblivian
Astor Piazzolla
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Chad Shoopman
Soloist: John Copella

Gresford
Robert Saint
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Phillip McCann

Helvetia
Gareth Wood
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Mr Lear’s Carnival
Elgar Howarth
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Ardross Castle
Philip Sparke
YBS
Conductor: Professor David King
Soloists: Shoena White & Margaret Antrobus

15th June:

Black Horse Troop
John Philip Sousa
Fairey
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Barber of Seville
Giaochino Rossini
Bodmin
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Estudiantina
Emile Waldteufel
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Ray: Soundtrack Highlights
Ray Charles arr Sandy Smith
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Nine Daies Wonder
Bramwell Tovey
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey
Violin/Oration: Mark Fewer

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

Hope
Dorothy Gates
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Oration
Howard Snell
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: David Childs

Tallis Variations
Philip Sparke
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Xylophonia
Joe Green
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi
Xylophone soloist: Theodore Musick

West Side Story
Leonard Bernstein
BNFL
Conductor: Richard Evans

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NYBBGB amabassadors

National Youth Band Ambassadors set for London showcase

August 12 • The NYBBGB Ambassador Band can be heard right in the heart of London this weekend with an afternoon open air concert at St Martin in the Fields.


That's banding

New exhibition at Brass Band Archive

August 12 • New voices to be heard with Brass Band England's 'That's Banding' exhibition at Heritage Quay at Huddersfield University.


BBSS

40th anniversary success for Brass Band Summer School

August 12 • The long standing summer school course sets itself new benchmarks for the future after successful anniversary debut in Gloucestershire.


Brazil

Baker returns from Brazilian festival visit

August 12 • Brett Baker has return to Brazil for the first time in over a decade to reconnect with trombonists.


Regent Hall Concerts - Cross Bones Trombone Quintet

Friday 21 August • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 23 August • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brunel Brass Organisation

August 13 • Brunel Brass is looking for a BACK ROW CORNET to complete the band. Challenging for promotion to the Championship Section in 2027 and achieving our highest ever result at the British Open Senior Trophy in 2026, it's an exciting time to join the band!


Chinnor Silver

August 12 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meets again on MONDAY (17th) in our bandroom at 11am. We welcome players of all abilities who want a friendly relaxed rehearsal with tea and cake.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band it’s just an extra blow.


Chinnor Silver

August 11 • OurCOMMU ITY BAND meets again on Monday 17th at 11am in our .bandroom.. Why not join us for a relaxed friendly rehearsal where all abilities are welcome.. There ‘s tea and cake and. It’s all free.. So join us this Monday..


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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