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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines to lead you into Christmas.

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


9th November

Jubilee
Paul Drury
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

Rule Britannia
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Song and Dance
Philip Sparke
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Helge Haukas
Soloist: Jane Westervik

Battle of Britain Suite
William Walton
Black Dyke
Conductor: James Watson

I’ll Walk With God
Goff Richards
Winton Bournemouth SA
Conductor: Norry Smith

Way Down Yonder in New Orleans
Henry Creamer
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Trio: Ian Williams, Chris Turner, Darren Thomas

Harmony Music
Philip Sparke
YBS
Conductor: Prof. David King

Somethin’ Stupid
Carson Parks
Leyland
Conductor: Garry Cutt
Duet: Andy Lord & Brian Heyes

Just a Closer Walk
arr. Alan Fernie
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Stars and Stripes
John Philip Sousa
New York Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris
Tuba: Patrick Sheridan

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Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24 • If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24 • The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Back row cornet vacancy. . Instrument available


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • Percussion - kit vacancy. . Pearl & mapex kits available . Own bandroom, no additional setting up between rehearsals


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

March 24 • 2nd Euphonium vacancy. . Flexible rehearsals available to support band-home life balance


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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