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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to catch up on from John Maines

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World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines
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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
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Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

22nd November:

The Cantonian
Ian Clarke
Amsterdan Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

Mac & Mort
Harry Mortimer
Black Dyke
Duet: Richard Marshall & James Shepherd

Hold Thou My Hand
Eric Ball
Reading Central SA
Conductor: Paul Mortlock

Faith is the Victory
Sam Creamer
Amsterdam Staff
Conductor: Olaf Ritman

My Strength My Tower
Dean Goffin
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Lazy Trumpeter
Edrich Siebert
Black Dyke Mills
Conductor: Jack Emmott
Solo: James Shepherd

Life Ablaze
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Think Twice
Pete Sinfield
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Manfred Obrecht

Estudiantina
Emile Waldteufel
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Entry of the Toreadors
Georges Bizet
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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Regional

Stevenage performances on replay on Wobplay

March 24 • If you want to find out how all the prizes were won in Stevenage on the weekend, the tune into wobplay and enjoy... and debate


Kapitol Promotions

And the National Final invitations go to...

March 24 • The provisional list of bands that will be invited to compete at the 2026 National Finals at London and York have now been completed.


Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 26 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Funny Bones Trombone Octet

Friday 27 March • Oompah Brass XXL. Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Brass Bands England - 2026 National Youth Brass Band Championships

Saturday 28 March • King Edward's School, Edgbaston Park Road, Birmingham B15 2UA


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Chinnor Silver

March 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (30th) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to join us in a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. It does not affect your main band and is all free including the cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Concert Brass, (3rd place 1st Section 2026 (L&SC), are looking for a solo euphonium, bass trombone, and cornet. We have our own Band Hall complex complete with Bar at OX12 8FR. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays 19:30 - 21:30. Check us out now.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Band (Champ Section) have a SECOND CORNET seat vacant from May. The band placed 3rd at the L&SC Area and look forward to the Grand Shield in a few weeks. Then Wallace & Gromit, concerts in Stroud and Marlborough and Market Place Brass - exciting!


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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