Sounds Of Brass

Peter Webster PresenterThis week on everything Brass, Join me in the studio as we listen to 2hrs of some fantastic brass band music and live recordings from a Brass band from Belgium better known as the Brass Band Willebroek.Peter first started Brass band life at the age of 5yo, were he learned how to play the Tenor Horn for a local concert Band called the Ashworth Brass Band of Rochdale, at the age of 20 he enlisted into the Army as a musician and became a French Horn Player for the QRIH up until he left in 1997/98 due to cutbacks,www.sounds-of-brass.co.uk

Today on Sounds Of Brass.The Houston Brass Band (HBB). MD Robert WalpFormed in 2000 by several brass music enthusiasts, inspired by the British film Brassed Off. Damon Hilsmeier, a music educator in Pasadena ISD, led the band as conductor in those early years. The Band performed at festivals, concerts, and patriotic events, including the annual Pearl Harbor Memorial on the deck of the Battleship Texas. The Band grew, and with it the group’s scope and outreach; The Houston Brass Band incorporated as nonprofit corporation in 2004.

Join me Rob Collinson for my show "A Postcard From The North East.I'm a composer/arranger based in County Durham. Although I'm entering my fiftieth year as a "bander" my work isn't exclusively for brass bands. Each hour-long show will have "featured" and "guest" bands, with the occasional "showcase" thrown into the mix. You'll hear familiar and not so familiar bands and music drawn from my personal experience. Look forward to your company.www.sounds-of-brass.co.uk

All in A Day's Work Chapter 7 & 8 with Chris Helme.Catch up on all previous chapters athttps://www.mixcloud.com/.../playlists/all-in-a-days-work/A Great audio Book to enjoy!Also the paperback version can be purchased Here:https://www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk/.../216-all-in-a...When he was a child, Chris Helme's relatives, often asked him what he wanted to be when he grew up. His response was always the same, a policeman.Growing up in Brighouse, West Yorkshire, in the 1950s, he was brought up with a strong sense of community spirit, and deep respect for the local policeman; this fostered his lifelong ambition of becoming a police officer in his home town.Tune in online every Friday at 9.00pm (uk time)www.sounds-of-brass.co.uk

A wonderful version of Children of Sanchez, and the magnificent Prometheus Unbound! What a lovely time I've had!With Annie Dehaney-Steven, Presenter.Annie, lives in east London and plays in two north London bands; cornet for one and, latterly, sop (the Devil's cornet) for the other. Brass band was her first love, but she is as often found hanging around with jazz as a singer and event host.

Eric lives in France where he is playing and teaching French Horn. Nobody’s perfect!Fortunately, he also plays Tenor Horn and conducts a Brass BandHe wants to interest and surprise you during his show, and brings you the sounds of Brass Ensembles, a bit of Brass Quintet and above all magnificent international music for Brass Band,www.sounds-of-brass.co.uk

Peter Webster PresenterPeter first started Brass band life at the age of 5yo, were he learned how to play the Tenor Horn for a local concert Band called the Ashworth Brass Band of Rochdale, at the age of 20 he enlisted into the Army as a musician and became a French Horn Player for the QRIH up until he left in 1997/98 due to cutbacks,Tune in and Enjoy.www.sounds-of-brass.co.uk

A Brass Band special2 Fantastic Brass Band piecesHarrison's Dream performed by Brass Band Treize EtoilesAndWithin Blue Empires performed by Brassband OberösterreichEnjoy Share this with your friendswww.soundsofbrass.co.uk