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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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Lawson

Lawson treasures Shepherd award

October 7 • Cory principal cornet player Kyle Lawson has spoken of his pride in being the first recipient of the James Shepherd Memorial Award at this year's National Final.


Thornton

Albert Hall awards for Thornton and Raisbeck

October 7 • Dr David Thornton and Ian Raisbeck were presented with their Iles and Mortimer Medals on stage at the National Final.


4br

4BR Royal Albert Hall podcast

October 7 • Join Iwan and Chris as they look back at how the 2026 National Championship title was won and lost at the Royal Albert Hall.


Menai Bridge

Green credentials rewarded for Menai Bridge

October 7 • Menai Bridge Band Porthaethwy has won Making Music's 'Green Award'.


Regent Hall Concerts - Parlour Brass

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Chiswick Jazz Orchestra

Friday 9 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Brass

Saturday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 10 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Garforth Brass - Annual Chairman's Charity Concert

Saturday 10 October • Miners Welfare Hall. 56 Main Street. Garforth . Leeds. LS25 1AA LS25 1AA


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Barnsley Brass

October 7 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room.


Rushden Town Band

October 6 • Bb bass - Following the relocation of our previous player, a Bb bass position has become available.


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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