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Radio: Time for Brass

There is plenty to enjoy with Ian Cottier on Manx Radio.

 

There is plenty to enjoy this week on the radio with Ian Cottier on Manx Radio, which can be accessed all week after its initial broadcast.

7th December:

1. Fanfare: The Peri
Paul Dukas arr Holtz
Enfield Citadel Band

2. The Red and Blue Shield
Hans Honegger
Brighouse and Rastrick

3. Trumpet Concerto in Eb (2nd & 3rd. Movts.)
Haydn arr. Steadman Allen
Enfield Citadel Band

4. Resurgam
Eric Ball
The International Staff Band

5. Miss Blue Bonnet
Frank Simon arr. Sandy Smith
Black Dyke
Cornet soloist: Richard Marshall

6. Gabriel’s Oboe
Morricone arr Frank Bernaerts
Bellshill S.A. Band

7. Blue Jeans
Rob Wiffin
Virtuosi GUS
Trombone soloist: Chris Jeans

8. Frolic for Trombones
Reginald Heath
Wingates
featuring Andrew Berryman, Ros Davies and Adrian Morris

9. Lisbon Carnival
Gilbert Vinter
Virtuosi GUS

10. All That Jazz
arr. Alan Morrison
Brighouse and Rastrick

11. Ave Verum
Mozart arr. Jakeway
Bellshill S.A. Band

12. The Devil’s Galop
Williams Fairey

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April 8 • We are looking for a Solo Cornet and Back Row Cornet to complete our team. . Interesting mix of engagements and contests. . Rehearsals Wednesday 8pm at our own bandroom located next to Hornbeam Park train station. Great transport links


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Howard J Evans

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Conductor, composer, arranger, tutor and pianist


               

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