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Radio: World of Brass

More music to get February going with John Maines.

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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
Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

Brass Music 24/7 52 Weeks of the Year!

February 1st:

Washington Greys
Claudio Grafulla
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

An Offenbach Fantasy
Gordon Langford
Grimethorpe
Conductor: MajorPeter Parkes

Zelda
Percy Code
National Youth Brass Band of GB
Conductor: Harry Mortimer
Soloist: Maurice Murphy

Hope Variations
Brian Bowen
New York Staff
Conductor: Ronald Waiksnoris

Cwm Rhondda
John Hughes
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay

Russian Dance
Aram Khatachurian arr Snell
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

Benedictus
Karl Jenkins
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Duet: Zoe Hancock & Gary Curtin

Le Carnaval Romain
Hector Berlioz
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Love’s Enchantment
Arthur Pryor
New Mexico Wind Symphony
Conductor: Eric Rombach-Kendall
Soloist: Joe Alessi

Pineapple Poll
Arthur Sullivan/Charles Mackerras
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

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October 8 • Bedford Town Band are looking to recruit a Solo trombone and Repiano cornet . We are playing at the Wychavon Contest in a few weeks and are looking to be in the frame at the 1st Section Regionals . Rehearsals Thursday 7.45 at Castle Newnham School.


Pilling Jubilee Silver Band

October 7 • Pilling Band (ambitious 3rd Section Band North West) are seeking a few final players to complete their team under new MD Mark Vause. We are looking for 2 good front row cornet players, baritone, Eb/Bb bass and tuned percussion.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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