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Radio: World of Brass

More great music to enjoy this weekend 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

21st November:

The Black Bull
Darrol Barry
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Ruler of the Spirits
CM von Weber
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray

Be Thou My Vision
Stephen Roberts
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Richard Woodrow

Kaleidoscope
N Rimsky-Korsakov
Household Troops
Conductor: Carl Saunders

Great is Thy Faithfulness
Wm Runyan arr G Richards
Leyland
Conductor: Russell Gray
Manchester Chorale

Danzon No.2
Arturo Marquez
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles

Harlequin
Philip Sparke
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs
Soloist: Gary Curtin

Odyssey
Kevin Norbury
ISB
Conductor: Stephen Cobb

Japanese Slumber Song
Gareth Wood
Fairey
Conductor: Mark Peacock

America
Leonard Bernstein
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Ray Farr

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June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


John Durrant

MA LLCM TD CertEd (Dist)
Conductor, Band Trainer, Composer, Trumpet and Cornet Soloist, Arranger, Adjudicator


               

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