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Radio: World of Brass

More great music for the weekend with John Maines

On air
 

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

Including an archive solo from Wesley Warren.

Also catch up with previous programmes

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

13th February:

Jubilee!
Paul Drury
European Youth
Conductor: Russell Gray

Egmont
Ludwig van Beethoven
Foden’s
Conductor: Russell Gray

A New Dawn
Christopher Bond
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper
Soloist: Owen Farr

The Night to Sing
Bramwell Tovey
Black Dyke
Conductor: Prof. Nicholas Childs

Clear Skies
Eric Ball
Upper Norwood
Conductor: Major George Whittingham
Soloist: Wesley Warren
(Live BBC Broadcast 1975}

With Each Sunset
Richard Saucedo
King’s Division
Conductor: Capt. Justin Matthews

The Whirlwind
Jules Levy
Trombone: Brett Baker
Piano: John Wilson

Mountain Song
Philip Sparke
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

Slavische Fantasie
Carl Hohne
Foden’s
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Glyn Williams

Dance to thi’ Daddy
arr. Darroll Barry
Grimethorpe
Conductor: James Gourlay

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May 16 • We're always happy to hear from anyone interested in joining a friendly and supportive band, whether you're returning to banding or looking for a new challenge.


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May 15 • We are seeking an enthusiastic and musically skilled Associate Conductor to lead and develop our band alongside our current Musical Director Phil Goodwin. . Rehearsals are Mondays and Wednesdays, 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


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May 15 • We have a vacancy for a soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up we would love to get this seat filled!. We rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom in Tintwistle, under the baton of our superb MD, Jim Henson.


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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