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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines with a special Salvation Army programme of latest CD releases

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John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

Salvation Army Special

20th June:

The Path of Glory
Dean Goffin
Belshill SA
Conductor: Ian Dickie

The Great Salvation War
James Curnow
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Tucker
Erik Leidzen
Soloist: Matthew Cobb

Canadian Folk Song Suite
Morley Calvert
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Sweetest Name
Martin Cordner
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Lord of All Hopefulness
arr. Kenneth Downie
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Acrobat
John Greenwood
Soloist: John Cobb

City of Three Spires
Leslie Condon
Croydon Citadel
Conductor: Iain Parkhouse

The Peace of the Lord
Terry Camsey
Hendon
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Emblem of the Army
Arthur Gullidge
Chalk Falm
Conductor: Michael Clack

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Youth Brass 2000

Results: 2026 National Youth Championships of Great Britain

March 29 • There were competitive titles for Youth Brass 2000, St Austell Youth and Elland Silver as well as plenty of great non-competitive performances to enjoy in Birmingham.


Youth Champs

Birmingham hosts National Youth Championships

March 28 • If you are anywhere near Birmingham today, get along and enjoy plenty of fantastic brass band performers.


Withington

Withington returns to Grimethorpe

March 28 • Allan Withington will lead Grimethorpe Colliery at the British Open and Albert Hall National Final, as contesting connection with Carlton Main comes to an end.


Adams

Trombone stars add to Adams artist line-up

March 28 • Tom Challinor and Jonathan Pippen have become Adams Artists.


The Hepworth Band - Slaithwaite Philharmonic Orchestra

Saturday 18 April • Huddersfield Town Hall HD1 2TA


Regent Brass - Woodbridge Excelsior Band and Russell Gray

Saturday 9 May • The Salvation Army (Regent Hall), Oxford Street, London W1C 2DJ


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 29 May • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


The Hepworth Band - Brassband Burgermusik Luzern

Saturday 30 May • Dewsbury Minster, Vicarage Road, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire WF12 8DD


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • BBb BASS player required following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 29 • SOLO CORNET players required (position negotiable) following our 4th place at the North West regionals. We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester and we rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in Mossley.


Hucknall and Linby Mining Community Brass Band

March 29 • Bb AND Eb BASSES WANTED!. We are a friendly 1st section band based in Nottingham - rehearsal Thursday Evening. We have an exciting year planned with a visit to Whit Friday and a place secured at the nationals following our success at the midlands area!


Prof. Christopher Houlding

MMus, GGSM, LRAM
Conductor, Performer, Educator


               

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