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Radio: Time for Brass

More great music to be enjoyed from Ian Cottier on Manx Radio

 

Time for Brass:
Manx Radio: 97.2, 89 and 103.7FM
www.manxradio.com

The end of May and the beginning of June is a very special time in the Isle of Man when tens of thousands of motor cycle enthusiasts from all over the world gather to watch the great road races.

Enthusiasm, good humour and a passion for their sport are the hallmarks of a very special fortnight. To all our guests "Time for Brass" sends a very warm welcome and this programme is dedicated to them.

7th June:

1. Entry of the Gladiators
Julius Fucik
Britannia Building Society Band

2. Swing While You’re Winning
arr. Goff Richards
Leyland

3. The James Bond Collection
arr. Goff Richards
Brass Band Burgermusik Luzerne

4. Baggy Trousers
arr. Alan Fernie
Cory

5. Maple Leaf Rag
Scott Joplin arr. James Curnow
River City Brass Band

6. Swing Legends
arr. Alan Fernie
Leyland

7. Cartoon Music
Peter Graham
Bournemouth Concert Brass

8. Reet Petite
arr. Sandy Smith
Cory

9. Colonel Bogey
Kenneth Alford
All Star Girls of Brass

10. The Gladiator’s Farewell
HL Blankenburg
Brighouse and Rastrick

11. An Irish Blessing
Joyce Ellers Bacak arr. Stephen Bradnum
Bournemouth Concert Brass

12. I Ride on a Motorbike
Gilbert Tinner
Leyland

13. Finale to 'William Tell'- Rossini arr. Hawkins
River City Brass Band

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