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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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Brass in Concert

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Esington

Easington's short odds to be part of Xmas No.1

November 12 • It could be a neck and neck fight between Sam Fender and Easington Colliery with George Michael and Wham for the coveted Xmas Number 1 spot in the pop charts.


Italian Brass Band

Renton inspires new spheres of conducting influence in Rome

November 12 • Frank Renton has just returned from leading the Italian Brass Band's annual conducting masterclass.


Youth Championships

Last call to play a part at the National Youth Championships

November 12 • If you want to be part of the flagship youth competition then you still have time to get in touch with Brass Bands England.


Regent Hall Concerts - Band of the RAF Regiment Brass Ensemble

Friday 20 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver President's Concert

Friday 27 November • St George's Church, St Johns Avenue, Rugby CV22 5HR


West Yorkshire Police Band - Mid Yorkshire Breast Cancer Support

Saturday 28 November • Cluntergate Centre, Horbury WF4 5DA


Newstead Brass - The Snowman - Live

Saturday 5 December • Forest Town Arena. Clipstone Road West, Forest Town. Mansfield NG19 0EE


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Christmas Magic and More

Sunday 13 December • Rugby Theatre, Henry Street, Rugby, Warwickshire CV21 2QA


Chinnor Silver

November 6 • We are looking to strengthen our top end and require an ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL CORNET to join this friendly and ambitious 1st Section band.Good book of concerts and contests planned that includes a trip to Belgium.


Oxford Cherwell Brass

November 6 • Oxford Cherwell Brass invites applications for a new MUSICAL DIRECTOR . We seek a new MD who is committed to an inclusive positive approach towards enjoyment of music making and development. We are a friendly second section band (L&SC).


Hade Edge Band

November 5 • Hade Edge Band are looking to recruit Front Row Cornets, position negotiable to complete our line up for next years Area contest. The band rehearse on Tuesday & Thursday at 7.45pm till 9.45pm in our fantastic purpose built bandroom.


Jonathan Pippen


Conductor, Adjudicator, Trombone Soloist & Clinician


               

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