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Radio: World of Brass

Plenty of brass band music to enjoy with John Maines

Radio
  Plenty of great music can be heard with John Maines

John Maines invites you to listen to World of Brass Radio.

A new programme every Friday. Also catch up with previous programmes.

Listen now to the latest episodes from 12th January at: www.worldofbrassradio.com or click on the radio icon on: www.worldofbrass.com

Any comments or requests contact: johnmaines48@btinternet.com

12th January:


Salvation Army Special

Praise
Wilfred Heaton
ISB
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Magic Flute
Mozart
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: Jonathan Corry

Always Cheerful
Albert Jakeway
Rosehill
Conductor: Albert Jakeway
Soloist: Derek Smith & James Williams

Turris Fortissima
Steven Ponsford
New York Staff Band
Conductor: Ron Waiksnoris

Rockingham
Arthur Goldsmith
Boscombe SA
Conductor: Howard Evans

Wondrous Day
Erik Leidzen
Cory
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb
Soloist: Philip Cobb

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
Hendon
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

St. Magnus
Kenneth Downie
International Staff Band
Conductor: Dr. Stephen Cobb

The Amazing Mr. Leidzen
Peter Graham
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott
Soloist: Carl Saunders

Montreal Citadel
Norman Audoire
Household Troops
Conductor: Major John Mott

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