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Radio: World of Brass

More great festive 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

December 14th

The Proclamation of Christmas
Stephen Bulla
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Il Seraglio
WA Mozart
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Richard Evans

Candlelight Carol
John Rutter arr Wainwright
Virtuoso GUS
Conductor: John Berryman
Solo: James Fountain

Winter Wonderland
Felix Bernard
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Shepherds Hey
Percy Grainger arr Wright
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Richard Evans

Dies Natalis
John Golland
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

Rocking Carol
arr A Fernie
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Solo: R Marshall

Stille Stille Stille
James Curnow
NY Staff
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

Jingle Bells
James Pierpoint
YBS
Conductor: Prof. David King

The Little Drummer Boy
Harry Simeone
arr Sparke
Scottish Co-op
Conductor: Ray Tennant

A Christmas Fantasy
Gordon Langford
Fodens/Halifax Choral Society
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

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January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


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Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


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January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


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January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. 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.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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