Sounds Of Brass
Sounds of Brass is a dedicated Online Radio Programme for Brass Bands! Exclusive to CRMK On Line Radio for Milton Keynes, The Planet's Greatest Little Station, 2 hours of Great Brass Band Music Every Wednesday 12-2pm UK time.
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The Amsterdam Staff Band is the premier brass band of the Salvation Army in the Netherlands. All bandsmen and women are actively involved in their local Salvation Army Corps (church), many holding leadership positions.
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Gaia Symphony, John Pickard and Buy As You View Band the Cheltenham International Festival created a landmark in the history of the Brass band – the day when the Buy As You View Band conducted by Dr. Robert Childs from the Welsh valleys brought to one of the most prestigious music festivals in the world the longest and most ambitious symphonic work ever written for the medium.
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The Black Dyke Band has made over 350 recordings. Former Prime Minister Edward Heath was guest conductor on one, whilst Paul McCartney and Wings broke new ground with the Band with another. In 1996 they won The Music Industries Association Award for the Best CD in the orchestral category, with their recording of Sir William Walton’s Music, featuring the Shakespearean actor Robert Portal.
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World exclusive! The latest album November Journeys featuring Abbey Brass, formed in 1983 by trombonists John Powell (of the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra) and James Fulkerson (the eminent American composer and soloist). Then, as now, it combined players based in the West Country with others based in London and other musical “hubs” (the original line-up usually included performers from the BBC Symphony Orchestra, London Symphony Orchestra and Royal Ballet Orchestra) in a variety of ensemble sizes and instrumentations, to perform concerts and lecture recitals, at weddings and in conjunction with choral societies, the length and breadth of Great Britain and in France.Tune in online at www.soundsofbrass.co.uk
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Today's show The Brighouse & Rastrick Band, continues to make its mark on the new century with all the promise that holds, whilst maintaining their great traditions and continued quest for musical excellence. With over 136 years of proud history behind them, the band is still fiercely financially independent and beholden to no one else other than itself. It is still true to say that no other public subscription band has held such high status for as long as The Brighouse and Rastrick Band.
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Featuring Concordia Brass from Switzerland A modest village fanfare when it was founded in 1907, La Concordia de Vétroz has become, over the ages, the most successful wind formation in Switzerland. Indeed, since its first participation in Lausanne in 1981, this brass band from central Valais has always appeared on the podium during the eight Federal Music Festivals which took place in the interval. Tune in online at www.soundsofbrass.co.uk
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The Team
Chris Johnston
Presenter & Producer
Very experienced Brass Musician! semi retired Euphonium player and Musical Director. Bringing you the Best Of Brass Band Music! my web site www.cljohnston.co.uk
Rob Tompkins
News Presenter
Rob Tompkins MD of Abbey Brass presents our weekly news updates from the World of Brass Bands, Plus Events, vacancies! Send your news to us to get featured!
Keri Louise
Voice overs
Keri has been in the banding world her whole life, growing up with family in brass bands. She has been with her current band, The Harrogate Band for over 12 years now. keri became involved with Sounds of Brass through a Facebook advertisement wanting listeners to introduce the show. Several voiceovers later and now she is delighted to be part of the team!
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Testimonials
Glad I've discovered this show, keep up the good work!"
Adam Lacey
As a listener in the US, it's very exciting to get to hear these great brass bands. I am thoroughly enjoying listening to these programs."
Ray Brasswell
As a brass player and a big 'Brass Band' fan, I very much look forward to listening in to Sounds of Brass whenever I can. Chris, you and your team are doing a great job - thank you."
Mary Goodland
Excellent show by the way, much needed after the demise of Radio 2, listen to the band. I also play with Canterbury and Maidstone Salvation Army bands and your programme introducing the John Larsson CD was great and informative. I already had the CD."
Duncan LatterSnowdon Colliery band
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The Band Association of New South Wales, INC. With a proud history spanning more than 120 years BANSW is the peak body representing community and school Brass and Concert Bands primarily based in NSW/ACT."
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Japan Symphony Brass is a British brass band that plays only Salvation Army music. Anyone can participate in our rehearsals. Rehearsals are held from 13:00 on Sunday. The place is a 5-minute walk from Osaka's subway Asashibashi Station. Please feel free to contact us"
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Top Show Music is a small, well established publisher of Australian music written and/or arranged by Australians for Australian bands and musicians. Top Show Music publishes music for school and community bands. It specialises in music specifically written for beginner bands. It succeeds in arranging music that is within the capabilities of the young performer, while maintaining player interest in both practice and performance."
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We are a small family business based in Saddleworth formed specifically to supply Businesses, Brass Band, Concert Bands, Choirs, Organizations, Sports Clubs and Rotary Clubs with 'Top Quality' embroidered garments and top quality Uniforms items. Please contact us and discuss your requirements, we can and will give you the best price."
Fanfare North
My goal is to provide brass and brass band articles, cartoons and other information that will put a smile on your face. I have been drawing cartoons for most of my life and have been playing a brass instrument since 1965 when I was a member of the then Wigston Temperance Band in Leicestershire."
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KMJ Recordings was founded in 2004 with a view to bringing location recording services of the highest quality within the reach of all Brass Bands."
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A brass band from Gloucestershire now in its 50th year of outstanding musical excellence. The No 1 band in the West of England and currently ranked in the top 20 of the World."
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Want a finely engineered recording, using world class microphones and high resolution digital equipment, made in a carefully chosen acoustic, produced, recorded and edited by award-winning engineers who are themselves professional musicians, and packaged with imaginative and creative artwork. The reality is...Harlequin."
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Publisher of Brass & Concert Band, String & Full Orchestra sheet music. Publishing works by: Dr Peter RATNIK, David DUGGEN, Belinda SAUNDERS, Lyndal DUGGAN, Karl ALEXANDER alongside Difem composers: Bruce FRASER & Frank CULROSS"
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