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 what’s on for the next two weeks from 29-3-13 and 5-4-13:
5th April:
Keighley Moor Joe Cook YBS Conductor: Professor David King
Rule Britannia Wm Rimmer Foden's Conductor: Elgar Howarth
The Dragon’s Den (3rd Mov. Euphonium Concerto) Andy Scott Foden's Conductor: Michael Fowles Solo: Glyn Williams
Epic Themes John Williams Foden's Conductor: Thomas Wyss
Bel Canto Kenneth Downie YBS Conductor: Prof. David King Solo: Sheona White
Ask! Peter Graham Household Troops Conductor: Major John Mott
First Suite in Eb Gustav Holst New York Staff Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris
The Accursed Huntsman Cesar Franck Foden's Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Beautiful Colorado Joseph de Luca Trombone: Brett Baker Piano: John Wilson
The Melody Shop Karl King Grimethorpe Conductor: Major Peter Parkes
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October 10 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall in London last weekend — and some of the questions that arose from it.
October 10 • Edward Gregson's 'Symphony in Two Movements' is to be performed by the symphonic brass and percussion ensemble of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra later this year.
October 11 • We are looking for a repiano cornet player to help complete the team. We are a second section band and rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle. We perform a variety of concerts and contests all year round.
October 8 • Euphonium and solo horn wanted to join our friendly sociable 2nd section band. Based in Essex with close links to the M11 and the underground central line. Instrument's provided of required
October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.
