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Radio: World of Brass

John Maines leads us through plenty of new release specials.

John Maines
 

World of Brass Radio:

Presented by John Maines
www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes
For requests or info contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

13th January:
New Release Special!

The Champions
George Willcocks
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Shine as the Light
Peter Graham
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

Swedish Hymn
Peter Graham
solo: Derek Kane
piano: Susan Avison

Live and Let Die
Paul McCartney
Fountain City
Conductor: Dr. Joseph Parisi
solo: Stephen Malloy

Henry V
Ralph Vaughan Williams
Mellingriffith2 Band
Conductor: Dewi Griffiths

Tribute to Glenn Miller
Dan Price & Barrie Forgie
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Carnival of Venice
Jean Baptiste Arban
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips
Baritone: Andrew Wainwright

Gemini
Darrol Barry
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

Abide With Me
William Henry Monk arr. Karl Jenkins
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

American Carnival
Stephen Roberts
Virtuosi GUS
Conductor: John Berryman

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Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

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