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Radio: World of Brass

More music to sit back and enjoy in the summer sun with John Maines

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World of Brass Radio:

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

For any requests or comments contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com
www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

11th July:

Mountain Camp
Donald Osgood
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Semiramide
Gioacchino Rossini
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Wondrous Day
Erik Leidzen
Soloist: Roland Cobb

Irish Folk
arr. Christoph Walter
Heeresmusikkorps Ulm
Conductor: Christoph Walter

Tallis Variations
Philip Sparke
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

I’ll Not Turn Back
John Larsson
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry
Duet: Maurice Patterson and Paul Baker

The Dawning
Peter Graham
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Don’t Doubt Him Now
Leonard Ballantine
Soloist: Philip Cobb

El Cumbanchero
Rafeal Hernandez
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

Procession to the Minster
Richard Wagner arr. Snell
Foden’s
Conductor: Howard Snell

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February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


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