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More great music from Phillip Hunt

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  There is plenty of great music to enjoy from Phillip Hunt over the airwaves once more

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For our 33rd birthday programme I've chosen a selection of music composed, conducted and performed by just some of the musical friends I've made throughout those years.

Sunday 9th December 2019



BB & CF (James Ord Hume)
Brighouse & Rastrick
Conductor: Allan Withington

RISE OF THE PHOENIX (Darrol Barry)
Virtuosi GUS Band
Conductor: Adam Cooke

AMERICAN TRILOGY (M. Newbury arr. Simon Kerwin)
Soloist: Jim Hayes
Co-operative Funeralcare
Conductor: Michael Fowles

OLD CREOLE DAYS (Ferde Grofe arr. Simon Kerwin)
Scottish Co-op Band
Conductor: Raymond Tennant

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS (Larry Henley/Jeff Silbar arr. Darrol Barry)
Soloist: Derek Southcott
Stocksbridge Band
Conductor: Christopher Houlding

DEEP HARMONY (Handel Parker arr. Denis Wright)
Camborne Town
Conductor: Stephen Sykes

BE MY LOVE (Nicholas Brodsky arr. Ray Farr)
Soloist: Nicholas Childs
Tredegar Band
Conductor: Nigel Weekes

OVERTURE: THE BARTERED BRIDE (Bedrich Smetana arr. Derek Broadbent)
Williams Fairey Band
Conductor: Major Peter Parkes

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Higgins

Concerto Grosso gains top 10 critical acclaim

December 22 • One of the most respected classical music critics in the UK has nominated the twin National Youth Band and National Youth Orchestra performances of Gavin Higgins' 'Concerto Grosso' in the Top-10 highlights of 2024.


tuba

RNCM gains support for endangered instruments and youth development

December 22 • A major boost of finding will see the RNCM able to continue to offer vital support to current and future students.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22 • There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Garry Hallas

Hallas ends Imps partnership

December 22 • The five year musical partnership between Garry Hallas and Yorkshire Imperial Band has come to an end.


Longridge Band - Christmas Concert

Saturday 7 December • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HJ


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 7 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF120JZ


Enderby Band - Broughton Astley Rock Choir

Friday 13 December • Thomas Estley Community College. 2 Station Road. Broughton Astley. Leicestershire LE9 6PT


Bedford Town Band - Bedford Town Band Brass Academy

Saturday 14 December • Putnoe Heights Church MK418EB


Newstead Brass - Christmas Showcase 2024

Saturday 14 December • St Wilfrid's Church, Church Street, Kirkby in Ashfield NG17 8LA


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

December 19 • Current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists. We have recently appointed a new MD and are now looking to fill a few empty seats! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Dobcross Silver Band

December 14 • Looking for a new challenge in the New Year? . Dobcross Silver Band is a progressive and Successful 3rd section band on the lookout for a competent SOLO BARITONE PLAYER. If you are a team player you fit perfectly! Really enjoyable rehearsals here!


Boarshurst Silver Band

December 14 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a talented BBb Bass Player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

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