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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines — with new releases

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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

24th January:

Includes previews of upcoming releases!

The Southern Cross
Brian Bowen
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Donna Diana
Emil von Reznicek
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Weidekehr
John Hartmann
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

To Christ Alone
Richard Phillips
Brighouse
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: David Thornton

Partita for Band
Philip Wilby
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Garry Cutt

Smile
Charlie Chaplin arr. Larsen
Tredegar
Conductor: Ian Porthouse
Soloist: Stephen Sykes

Love Divine
Howard Goodall arr. Wainwright
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Foden’s

Mangernetisk
Martin Winter
Manger Musikklag
Conductor: Martin Winter

Wonderful Words
Wilfred Heaton
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Duet: David Thornton & Derek Kane

Crown Him with Many Crowns
Arr. Phillips
Kettering Citadel
Conductor: Richard Phillips

The Red and Blue Shield
Hans Honegger
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Alan Morrison

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Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

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Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

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Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

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September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


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September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


Harrogate Band

September 4 • The Harrogate Band are looking for a 1st Baritone and Soprano player to complete our team. Forward thinking and exciting band with a wide range of engagements and contests. Rehearsals are Wednesday 8pm in our own bandroom with great transport links.


Andreas Kratz

Mus.B (hons)
Conductor, Adjudicator, Teacher


               

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