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Radio: World of Brass

Join John Maines for more great music making for the World of Brass.

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  Join John Maines for more great brass band music

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio

A new programme every Friday heard which can be heard at any time anywhere.

Also catch up with previous programmes.

Go to: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

31st March:

Rosehill
Albert Jakeway
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Rule Britannia
William Rimmer
Foden's
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Mexican Hat Dance
Arr. Webster
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: Ian Williams

Just As I Am
Wilfred Heaton
National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

When Sparkes Fly
Tom Davoran
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Sarah Lenton

Romance from The Gadfly
Dmitri Shostakovich
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

The Blue Bells of Scotland
Arthur Pryor
Foden's
Soloist: Simon Johnson

Treasures from Tchaikovsky
Bramwell Coles
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Winter
Vivaldi arr. Snell
Fairey
Conduction: Simon Stonehouse

Hallelujah Parade
Kevin Norbury
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Entry of the Gods into Valhalla
Richard Wagner
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Richard Evans

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April 30 • The UK Leading Bands Forum says it will continue to seek cooperation together and with leading decision makers to help bands.


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Friday 9 May • Konzerthaus, SandvigÃ¥ 1, 4007 Stavanger, Norway


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The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

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April 30 • Andover Town Band are looking for new or returning players to join our numbers. We are specifically looking for SOP and FLUGEL players but we would also welcome all players to help rebuild and strengthen the band.


wantage silver band

April 29 • A friendly and ambitious first section band, Wantage Concert Brass are looking for an experienced and dedicated MUSICAL DIRECTOR to help drive the band's continued growth and development, building on their best result to date at the recent area contest.


wantage silver band

April 29 • Wantage Concert Brass have a Bb BASS vacancy - the perfect opportunity to join their band! The band compete in the FIRST SECTION and have a sensible schedule of engagements, concerts and contests throughout the year.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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