Brass Encounters
Brass Encounters
During more than 46 years in banding, Geoff McGregor has amassed a lifetime of knowledge and for 36 years has been sharing that knowledge with listeners to Brass Encounters. Geoff has been the recipient of several major awards for service to the Community through Brass Banding including Lake Macquarie Citizen of the Year in 2005. He is a State and National Champion for both playing and marching …Social links:
Brass Encounters - 14 December 2025
Geoff McGregor opens this edition of Brass Encounters with “Christmas Pudding,” performed by the Canadian ensemble Brassroots. The Brass Band of Central Florida, directed by Chad Shoopman, then plays “I’ll Be Home for Christmas.”
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Brass Encounters - 30 November 2025
Geoff McGregor opens this edition of Brass Encounters with “Imperial Echoes,” played by Foden’s Band. Then the Enfield Citadel Band under Jonathan Corry performs “My Hope,” composed by Roger Trigg.
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Brass Encounters - 16 November 2025
Geoff McGregor opens this edition of Brass Encounters with the pop classic “When You Believe”, performed by Soli Brass under the direction of Piet Groeneveld. The program then features the New York Staff Band presenting the beautiful Irish folk melody “Slane” in Andrew Wainwright’s inspiring arrang…
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Brass Encounters - 9 November 2025
This edition of Brass Encounters opens with the march “Crown of Conquest,” composed by Ray Steadman-Allen in 1969. The work is performed by the New York Staff Band of The Salvation Army, under the direction of Ronald Waiksnoris, with Geoff McGregor presenting. Ray Steadman-Allen (1922–2014) was a …
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Brass Encounters - 26 October 2025
On this edition of Brass Encounters, Geoff McGregor opens with the Martin Cordner composition "Sweetest Name" played by The Household Troops Band.
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Brass Encounters - 2 November 2025
This edition of Brass Encounters with Geoff McGregor opens with the Black Dyke Band under the direction of Nicholas J. Childs playing On Parade by Eiliv Herikstad.
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Brass Encounters - 19 October 2025
Geoff McGregor opens the edition of Brass Encounters with The Old Circus Band Galop by Fred Jewell, performed by the Black Dyke Band under the direction of Nicholas J. Childs.
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Brass Encounters - 12 October 2025
In this edition of Brass Encounters, Geoff McGregor opens with the Enfield Citadel Band performing Donald Osgood's march, 'Mountain Camp.'
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Brass Encounters - 5 October 2025
On this edition of Brass Encounters, Geoff McGregor leads off with the Yorkshire Building Society Band conducted by Dr David King playing Dance Fever by Dr Kenneth Downie.
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Brass Encounters - 28 September 2025
Geoff McGregor with more of the best in brass music.
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