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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy with John Maines

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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

November 14th:

Adventures in Brass
Ray Farr
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Ray Farr

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

Song from Milestone
Peter Meechan
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Prof. David King
Soloist: Stuart Lingard

The Torchbearer
Peter Graham
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Solitaire
Neil Sedaka
BAE Wingates
Conductor: Les Beevers
Soloist: Brian Evans

Flood Warning
Superbrass
Conductor: Douglas Mitchell

Now I Belong to Jesus
Steven Ponsford
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

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

Emerald Skies
Paul Lovatt Cooper
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Richard Marshall

Highland Cathedral
arr. David Childs
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

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