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ISB in Classical Brits list

The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army could be in line for a Classical Brit Award

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'Together', the CD release from the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army could be in line to claim a Classical Brit Award.

The CD is one of ten releases that can be voted for on line for the award which will be presented to the winner at the Royal Albert Hall on the 14th May.

Stiff opposition

The ISB is up against stiff opposition in the 'Classical' section.

The ISB is up against stiff opposition in the 'Classical' section4BR

Welsh Diva

There is Welsh Diva Katherine Jenkins, popular tenor Andrea Bocelli, the Fron Male Choir, Hayley Westenra and the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, as well as releases from Roman Catholic Priests, Cistercian Monks and even 'Music of the Spheres' — although not from Philip Sparke, but Mike Oldfield of 'Tubular Bells' fame.

http://www.classicalbrits.co.uk/voting/

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