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Radio: World of Brass

More great music from John Maines.

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World of Brass Radio:
Presented by John Maines
At: www.worldofbrass.com/wobradio

A new programme every Friday heard 24/7 52 weeks!
Also catch up with previous programmes
Contact John with any comments or requests on: johnmaines@btinternet.com

23rd April:

Salvation Army Special

Spirit of Endeavour
N. Bearcroft
Boscombe
Conductor: H. Evans

Celebration Overture
Martin Cordner
Sunderland Monkwearmouth
Conductor: Nicholas Hall

Wonderful Day
Terry Camsey
Household Troops
Conductor: J. Mott
Soloist: Carl Saunders

Swingtime Religion
Barrie Gott
Hendon
Conductor: S. Cobb

Canaan’s Land
Peter Graham
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb
Soloist: Derek Kane

Supremacy
Dean Jones
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

The Light of the World
Dean Goffin
Enfield Citadel
Conductor: R. Phillips

The Ambassadors
P. Graham
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

Whisper a Little Prayer
Robert Redhead
ISB
Conductor: S Cobb
Soloist: Andrew Justice

Finale from Organ Symphony (No. 3)
C Saint Saens
ISB
Conductor: S. Cobb

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