Listen to the Band:
Presented by Frank Renton
Thursday 3rd October:
Frank Renton with classic tracks and reviews of new CDs by Foden's and GUS bands.
Thursday 10th October:
Frank Renton presents Black Dyke and Foden's recorded at the recent Gala Concert following the British Open Championship weekend in Symphony Hall Birmingham
Thursday 17th October:
Frank Renton with music and conversation from the National Brass Band Championships held at the Royal Albert Hall last Sunday
Thursday 24th October:
One of the best known names in the band world, Philip McCann, was recently awarded the coveted Iles Medal for his lifelong contribution to brass band music.
He talks to Frank Renton about setting up the Sellers International Band, his tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke days and the continuing popularity of 'The World's Greatest Melodies', a series of solo recordings which began when he was just 19.