Geoff McGregor kicks off this edition with the New York Staff Band, conducted by Derrick Lance, performing Andrew Wainwright's arrangement of The Risen King. This is followed by Teddy Bears' Picnic, with Richard Evans conducting the G.U.S. Band and Robin Norman as the E-flat bass soloist.

Geoff McGregor kicks off this edition with the New York Staff Band, conducted by Derrick Lance, performing Andrew Wainwright's arrangement of The Risen King. This is followed by Teddy Bears' Picnic, with Richard Evans conducting the G.U.S. Band and Robin Norman as the E-flat bass soloist.

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 and is a well known Tenor Horn player in this region and further afield.

The Hunter region of New South Wales has a long tradition of brass music and 2NURFM is the only local radio station that features brass music.

Brass Encounters is your window to the world for the best available in the Brass Band arena, often presenting new releases first around the globe.

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&nbsp;<a href="https://history.lakemac.com.au/page-local-history.aspx?pid=1085&amp;vid=20&amp;tmpt=narrative&amp;narid=3608">Lake Macquarie Citizen of the Year</a>&nbsp;in 2005.&nbsp; He is a State and National Champion for both playing and marching and is a well known Tenor Horn player in this region and further afield.
The Hunter region of New South Wales has a long tradition of brass music and 2NURFM is the only local radio station&nbsp;that features brass music.
Brass Encounters is your window to the world for the best available in the Brass Band arena, often presenting new releases first around the globe.