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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy in the fine weather from John Maines

On air
 

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.

For any requests or comments contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

17th April:

Following the Flag
Erik Leidzen
Household Troops
Conductor: Torgny Hanson

Light Cavalry
Franz von Suppe
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

So Deep is the Night
Frederic Chopin
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: David Thornton

A Pastoral Symphony
Robert Redhead
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Cadillac of the Skies
John Williams arr Bates
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland

The Essential Glenn Miller
arr. Sandy Smith
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

The Nightingale
Harold Moss
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

Out of the Storm Clouds
Jonathan Bates
Flowers
Conductor: Paul Holland

Hymns of Praise
arr. Goff Richards
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines
Ron Goodwin
RAF Central
Conductor: WC Duncan Stubbs

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York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (14th) at 11am in our bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities who wish to join us in a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. It also involves tea and cake and its free to all..


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • 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..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Dr Brett Baker

BSc (Hons), ARCM, PG Dip
Marketing Lead, Denis Wick & Alliance Products; Artist at Michael Rath Instruments


               

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