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Radio: World of Brass

More great 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

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio
Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

26th May:

Indomitable
Herbert Mountain
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Jericho Re-visited
William Himes
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott
Narrator: William Himes

Don’t It Make Your Brown Eyes Blue
Arranged Darrol Barry
Leyland
Conductor: Richard Evans
Solo: Maurice Murphy

The Eternal Presence
Eric Ball
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Times Square 1944
Leonard Bernstein
Hammonds Saltaire
Conductor: Morgan Griffiths

The Nun’s Chorus
Johann Strauss II
Fairey
Conductor: Brian Grant
Solo: Kevin Crockford

Gold and Silver
Franz Lehar
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Allan Withington

Variations on a Ninth
Gilbert Vinter
Stanshawe (Bristol)
Conductor: Prof. Walter Hargreaves

Who Wants to Live Forever
Brian May
Foden's
Conductor: James Gourlay
Solo: Jens Lindemann

An American Tale
Dan Price
Hammonds Saltaire
Conductor: Morgan Griffiths

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Swedish

Results: 2025 Swedish National Championships

November 9 • Gota Brass make it eight wins in a row as they secure the Swedish title yet again


Paul Mealor

Mealor provides 12 answers

November 9 • Composer Paul Mealor reveals more about his life, work and future plans — including his latest brass band world premiere.


Webster

Webster passes on expertise to brass band students

November 9 • Roger Webster recently added to the student appeal of studying at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire.


Varley

Varley takes decision to end Grimethorpe tenure

November 9 • Grimethorpe's respected solo horn player Helen Varley has stepped down from playing with the Yorkshire band.


Regent Hall Concerts - Five By 5 Trumpet Ensemble

Friday 14 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Contest: 48th Brass in Concert

Saturday 15 November • The Gladhous International Centre for Music, St Mary's Square, Gateshead NE8 2JR


Delph Band - Delph Youth Band

Sunday 16 November • Denshaw Village Hall, . Ripponden Rd, . Denshaw, . Oldham OL3 5SY


Regent Hall Concerts - Trombonanza with Brett Baker and Friends

Saturday 22 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Dobross Youth Band and Dobcross Brass Monkeys

Saturday 22 November • Civic Hall . Lee Street . Uppermill . Saddleworth OL3 6AE


Audley Brass

November 10 • Audley Brass (First Section National Finalists 2025) are seeking an Eb BASS PLAYER as we work towards our Dickens A Christmas Carol theme concert, the Beartown Brewery Christmas party and the 2026 Area contest.


Tintwistle Band

November 9 • Attention soprano cornet players!. Tintwistle band (famed for the number 1 hit single Matchstalk Men and Matchstalk Cats and Dogs!) are looking for a soprano cornet player!. We are 2nd section, enjoy all year round concerts/contests, and band social events.


Harlow Brass Band

November 8 • We have vacancies for CORNETS, TROMBONES, 2ND HORN AND PERCUSSION. We are a welcoming, non contesting band who organising their own Spring and Christmas concerts and enjoy playing at local events throughout the year.


Nicholas B. Hudson

FTCL LGSMD (Hons)
Musician | Trombonist | Educator


               

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