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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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Norwegian Championships

Final musical touches being put in their Bergen place

February 4 • 80 will be putting their own-choice and set-work pieces under final scrutiny ahead of the Norwegian National Championships this weekend.


Jamie Smith

Smith looking forward to Japanese tour

February 4 • Grimethorpe Colliery Band principal cornet Jamie Smith will head to Japan for a performance tour this Easter.


East Midlands

New march and hymn contest to fill gap in East Midlands

February 4 • A brand new event will take on 13th June at the Braybrooke Brewery and Taproom, North Northamptonshire.


gLYN AND hLEN

Busy January enjoyment for Williams duo

February 4 • Glyn and Helen Williams have enjoyed a busy start to 2026.


Dobcross Silver Band - Whitburn Band

Sunday 1 February • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


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


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


Welwyn Garden City Band

February 5 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band. 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.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our inclusive non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, has vacancies for: . . Solo Cornet. Soprano Cornet. 2/3 Cornet.


Waltham St. Lawrence Silver Band

February 4 • Our non-contesting community band, based near Maidenhead, Bracknell and Reading, seeks:. . Solo Euphonium . 1st Horn . 2nd Baritone .


David Frame


Bass/Tenor Trombone Player, Adjudicator (Member of AoBBA) Occasional Conductor


               

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