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Radio: World of Brass

More great brass band music from 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. Please feel free to like this post!

Listen now to the latest episode from 22nd April

www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

For any requests or comments contact: johnmaines@btinternet.com

22nd April:

The Proclaimers
Kevin Norbury
New York Staff Band
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

Rienzi
Richard Wagner
Black Dyke
Prof. Nicholas Childs

Fujiko
Andy Scott
Foden's
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Mark Wilkinson

Tournament for Brass
Eric Ball
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Gaudete
Kevin Norbury
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Allegro — Violin Concerto
Felix Mendelssohn
Leyland
Soloist: William Rushworth

Flow Gently Sweet Afton
Paul Sharman
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

Daniel
Barrie Gott
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

Maids of Cadiz
Leo Delibes
Black Dyke
Conductor: Maj. Peter Parkes
Soloist: Phillip McCann

Elemental
Philip Harper
Cory
Conductor: Philip Harper

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