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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines as we approach Christmas.

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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!

6th December:

The Wizard
George Allan
Leyland
Conductor: Philip Harper

La Cenerentola
Gioacchino Rossini
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Long Long Ago
Arr. Boddington
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. Walter Hargreaves
Soloist: Lyndon Baglin

South Pacific
Richard Rodgers
Fairey
Conductor: Simon Stonehouse

I’ll Walk With God
arr. Goff Richards
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Phillip McCann

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

Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Paul Sharman
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Fiddle Faddle
Leroy Anderson
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

Peace
John Golland
Scottish Co-op
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs
Soloist: David Childs

Riverdance
Bill Whelan
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

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Victoria Wood

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April 8 • There are only limited tickets left if you wish to enjoy the New Horizons Concerts of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Leyburn and Manchester — so be quick.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 8 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Wardle Anderson Brass Band - Wardle Junior Blast

Friday 8 May • Milnrow Parish Church, 16 Westward Ho, Milnrow, Rochdale OL16 3JX


Glossop Old Band

April 9 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a principal cornet player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Harrogate Band

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


Glossop Old Band

April 8 • Our friendly second section band are looking for a BB bass player to join us for contests, concerts and exciting new projects. Glossop Old Band is situated between Manchester and Sheffield and rich in history.


Alwyn Green

LRAM, LTCL
Conductor, composer, arranger, adjudicator, teacher and soloist


               

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