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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines.

On air
 

World of Brass:

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio
A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!

Also catch up with previous programmes

Contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com
www.worldofbrass.com/¬wobradio

27th June:

Adventures in Brass
Ray Farr
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Ray Farr

Froissart Overture
Edward Elgar arr. Eric Ball
Grimethorpe
Conductor: Elgar Howarth

Only For You
Paul Lovatt-Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Paul Duffy

Ghosts, Goblins, Witches and Wizards
Darrol Barry
Cory
Conductor: Dr Robert Childs

A Manchester Tale
Andrew Duncan
Tredegar Town
Conductor: Ian Porthouse

The Lamb
Michael Kenyon arr. Gates
Hendon SA
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
solo: Paul Hopkins

Radio City
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Dr. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Brett Baker

Maria
Leonard Bernstein
Sellers International
Conductor: Phillip McCann
Vocalist: Jason McCann

Masque
Kenneth Hesketh
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

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Sam Fisher

BA (Hons), PGCE, Dip.ABRSM
Conductor, Adjudicator (AoBBA), Composer/Arranger, Cornet & Flugelhorn Soloist


               

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