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Radio: World of Brass

More Summer time music from John Maines.

On air
  John Maines has plenty of great tracks to listen to

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.

Go to: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com.

9th June:

Exeter Temple
Leslie Condon
Croydon Citadel
Conductor: Iain Parkhouse

The Flying Dutchman
Richard Wagner
Black Dyke
Conductor: Dr. Nicholas Childs

The Ransomed Host
Ray Steadman Allen
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans
Soloist: John Starkes

Of Men and Mountains
Edward Gregson
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Robert Childs

Birdland
Joe Zawinal
BB of Central Florida
Conductor: Michael Garasi

Toccata
O The Blessed Lord
Wilfred Heaton
Eikanger Bjorsvik
Conductor: Howard Snell

The Dambusters
Coates arr Dorothy Gates
Ratby Co-op
Conductor: Michael Fowles
Soloist: Brett Baker

John O'Gaunt
Gilbert Vinter
Black Dyke
Conductor: Geoffrey Brand

David of the White Rock
arr George Willcocks
Foden's
Conductor: Bramwell Tovey

Time to Shine
Andrew Mackereth
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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