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Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding
Listen to the Band - 01/01/2010
Frank Renton presents a programme recorded at the 2009 Brass in Concert competition and featuring the winning performance from Fodens, conducted by Gary Cutt.
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Listen to the Band - 01/02/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Wingates Band, conducted by Andrew Berryman.
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Listen to the Band - 01/05/2009
Frank Renton introduces the Redbridge Brass Brand. Led by conductor Jeremy Wise, the band plays a varied programme of music that includes Gershwin's Porgy and Bess.
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Listen to the Band - 01/08/2008
The British Army Brass Band, formed in November 2007, perform their first session, with conductors Dave Barringer and Chris King. Presented by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 02/04/2010
Eric Ball is probably the most popular composer of brass band music, whether for the Salvation army or the wider brass band world. Frank Renton celebrates his life and his music.
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Listen to the Band - 02/05/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from The Hepworth (Cookson Homes) Band, conducted by Mark Bentham.
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Listen to the Band - 02/10/2009
Frank Renton presents the Whitburn Band performing music by George Michael, Jelly Roll Morton and Richard Rodgers, amongst others. The conductor is Russell Gray.
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Listen to the Band - 02/11/2007
From Matchstalk Men to The Floral Dance, brass bands have often appeared in the pop charts. Frank Renton presents a programme of brass band hits.
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Listen to the Band - 03/04/2009
The Leyland Band, conducted by Jason Katsikaris, perform music ranging from the classic Deep Harmony to a new work for tuned percussion and band, The Singing Stones.
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Listen to the Band - 03/06/2010
Frank Renton plays listeners' requests and reviews new CDs by the Cory Band, The Fountain City Brass Band and The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army.
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Listen to the Band - 03/07/2009
Frank Renton presents the Mount Charles Band with conductor Andrew Duncan, playing music especially recorded for the programme.
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Listen to the Band - 03/10/2008
Frank Renton introduces the final programme from this year's British Open Brass Band Championships at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
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Listen to the Band - 04/01/2008
1/3. Frank Renton presents music from last November's Brass in Concert contest held at the Sage, Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - 04/04/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Reg Vardy Band from the North East, under the baton of conductor Steve Malcolm.
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Listen to the Band - 04/07/2008
Gary Cutt conducts the Grimethorpe (UK Coal) Band in music by Cole Porter, Gordon Langford and an arrangement of Richard Harris's hit MacArthur Park.
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Listen to the Band - 04/09/2009
Brass concertos give top players a chance to shine. Frank Renton presents music by Vaughan Williams, Ernest Tomlinson, Tommy Dorsey, Philip Sparke and Max Bruch.
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Listen to the Band - 04/12/2009
Frank Renton presents the best in military and brass band music.
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Listen to the Band - 05/02/2010
The showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding. Tonight Frank Renton takes a look at some new CD releases.
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Listen to the Band - 05/03/2010
Showcase for brass and military band music, looking at new CD releases and old favourites and updating the traditional image of banding.
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Listen to the Band - 05/06/2009
Frank Renton introduces music from the Hammonds Saltaire Band. Conducted by Morgan Griffiths, they play music especially recorded for the programme.
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Listen to the Band - 05/09/2008
The Desford Colliery Band perform at Leicester's De Montford Hall. Conducted by Nigel Seaman, they play Handel Parker's Deep Harmony and The Beatles number Honey Pie.
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Listen to the Band - 05/10/2007
Frank Renton hosts the second of two programmes looking back at the British Open Brass Band Championships held recently at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
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Listen to the Band - 05/12/2008
Cory are the Champion Band of Europe and, under conductor Robert Childs, some say, one of the great bands in the world today. Their session is hosted by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 06/02/2009
Frank Renton presents The Fishburn Band, conducted by Russell Gray. Includes the Finale from Sullivan's Pineapple Poll and the classic March Imperial Echoes.
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Listen to the Band - 06/03/2009
Frank Renton plays brass band requests and reviews the latest releases.
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Listen to the Band - 06/05/2010
Frank Renton presents music especially recorded for the programme by the famous Brighouse and Rastrick Band with conductor Alan Morrison.
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Listen to the Band - 07/08/2009
Frank Renton presents new music from Cory, Black Dyke and a retrospective from Britain's oldest military band, The Grenadiers. Plus listener requests.
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Listen to the Band - 07/11/2008
Frank Renton presents a session of music by The Scottish Co-op Band and conductor Archie Hutchison. Including the Overture Rusland and Ludmila.
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Listen to the Band - 07/12/2007
Frank Renton presents highlights from the Gala Concert of the Brass In Concert Championships, featuring Norwegian band Eikanger-Bjorsvik.
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Listen to the Band - 08/01/2010
Frank Renton presents highlights from Brass in Concert 2009, including performances by the Cory, Brighouse and Rastrick, and Leyland bands.
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Listen to the Band - 08/02/2008
Frank Renton features some of the those at the forefront of the American banding scene.
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Listen to the Band - 08/04/2010
Frank Renton presents the Cory Band and conductor Robert Childs in Concert from this year's Festival of Brass in Manchester.
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Listen to the Band - 08/05/2009
Frank Renton presents the first of three programmes featuring interviews and musical highlights from The 2009 European Brass Band Championships.
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Listen to the Band - 08/08/2008
Frank Renton presents brass music for a balmy summer's night including Debussy's Petitie Suite, and Ernest Tomlinson's classic piece of 'light' music, Little Serenade.
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Listen to the Band - 09/01/2009
Frank Renton presents the winning performance at the Brass in Concert championship 2008 by The Cory Band. The conductor is Robert Childs.
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Listen to the Band - 09/05/2008
Frank Renton looks ahead to highlights of the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, with a programme of past winners from the UK.
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Listen to the Band - 09/10/2009
Frank Renton presents music especially recorded for the programme by The Rothwell Temperance band, conducted by David Roberts.
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Listen to the Band - 10/04/2009
Frank Renton plays music with connections to The Salvation Army. Featuring the New York Staff Band, The Household Troop Band of the Salvation Army and the International Staff Band.
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Listen to the Band - 10/07/2009
Frank Renton presents the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band performing a programme of music including Pie Jesu and the Overture to Mack and Mable, conducted by Russell Gray.
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Listen to the Band - 10/10/2008
Frank Renton presents your requests and reviews the best of the new releases.
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Listen to the Band - 11/01/2008
2/3. Frank Renton presents music from last November's Brass in Concert contest held at the Sage, Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - 11/04/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band, with their conductor Russell Gray.
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Listen to the Band - 11/07/2008
Featuring SWT Woodfalls Band in session with conductor Melvin White, presented by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 11/09/2009
Frank Renton with music from bands who can trace their history back more than 100 years. Includes music from Black Dyke, Brighouse and Rastrick and The Rothwell Temperance Band.
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Listen to the Band - 11/12/2009
Frank Renton presents current Scottish champions The Co-Operative Funeralcare Band with a programme of specially recorded music.
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Listen to the Band - 12/02/2010
Frank Renton downsizes the brass band to play music by smaller groups, ranging from The Brazz Brothers to Canadian Brass.
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Listen to the Band - 12/03/2010
Frank Renton presents current Brass In Concert Champions Foden's with conductor Michael Fowles.
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Listen to the Band - 12/06/2009
Frank Renton showcases the best in brass and military band music. The Flowers Band play music especially recorded for the show, conducted by Philip Harper.
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Listen to the Band - 12/09/2008
Prior to the British Open Championships, Frank Renton presents music with a Britannia theme - including works by Elgar and Malcolm Arnold.
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Listen to the Band - 12/10/2007
Frank Renton hosts a studio session from the Polysteel Band, conducted by Philip Harper.
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Listen to the Band - 12/12/2008
Frank Renton presents a programme of Christmas music played by some of the best brass bands.
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Listen to the Band - 13/03/2009
With the Freckleton Band, which originally formed in 1886 and gave its first documented performance in 1891. The band is conducted by Paul Dalton.
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Listen to the Band - 13/05/2010
Frank Renton presents recordings by Black Dyke, Brass Band Willebroek, Eikhanger and Her Majesty Marines celebrating some landmark events.
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Listen to the Band - 13/06/2008
Frank Renton presents a programme from Epic Brass 2, featuring Black Dyke and The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army. Recorded at The Sage.
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Listen to the Band - 14/03/2008
Frank Renton presents a specially recorded session by The Regimental Band of the Coldstream Guards, conducted by Major Graham Jones.
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Listen to the Band - 14/08/2009
Frank Renton presents an opera special with a tribute to The Three Tenors, Rusalka's Song of The Moon, the Bachanale from Saint-Saens' Samson et Delilah and The Bartered Bride.
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Listen to the Band - 14/10/2010
Frank Renton at The National Brass Band Championships in London's Royal Albert Hall
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Listen to the Band - 14/11/2008
Frank Renton introduces the classic march Jubilee, the powerful Canterbury Chorale and trombone soloist Jonathan Pippen.
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Listen to the Band - 14/12/2007
Frank Renton presents a celebration of 150 years of the military school of music at Kneller Hall.
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Listen to the Band - 15/01/2010
Frank Renton presents highlights from the Brass In Concert 2009 competition with Grimethorpe and Brighouse and Rastrick bands.
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Listen to the Band - 15/02/2008
High sounds from the Low Countries as Frank Renton explores music from bands in the Benelux countries.
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Listen to the Band - 15/04/2010
Frank Renton presents the Fairey band with conductor Philip Chalk who play music especially recorded for the programme.
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Listen to the Band - 15/05/2009
Frank Renton presents the second programme featuring music and conversation from the 2009 European Brass Band Championships, held in Ostend.
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Listen to the Band - 15/07/2010
Frank Renton with listeners' requests and reviews of new CDs by Black Dyke and Austria's celebrated Brass Band Oberosterreich.
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Listen to the Band - 15/08/2008
Frank Renton with more requests and his reviews of recent CDs.
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Listen to the Band - 16/01/2009
Frank Renton presents highlights from the 2008 Brass in Concert Championship, with performances from the Grimethorpe Colliery band, the Stavangar Band and Brighouse and Rastrick.
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Listen to the Band - 16/05/2008
Frank Renton presents the first highlights programme from the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger.
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Listen to the Band - 16/11/2007
Frank Renton presents a studio session from Virtuosi GUS Band, conducted by Jeremy Wise.
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Listen to the Band - 17/04/2009
Frank Renton introduces music from some top brass soloists: cornet player Philip Cobb, tuba player Steve Sykes and principal cornet of The Black Dyke Band, Richard Marshall.
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Listen to the Band - 17/07/2009
Frank Renton introduces classic film music as performed by Grimethorpe, Black Dyke, YBS and the incomparable soprano cornet of one of the UK's greatest players, Peter Roberts.
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Listen to the Band - 17/10/2008
The National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Listen to the Band - 18/01/2008
3/3. Frank Renton presents highlights from last November's Brass in Concert contest held at the Sage, Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - 18/04/2008
Frank Renton reviews the best of the recent band CDs and plays some listeners requests.
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Listen to the Band - 18/07/2008
Frank Renton talks to Norwegian brass band composer Torstein Aagaard-Nilsen about his career and the band scene in Norway.
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Listen to the Band - 18/09/2009
The Cory Band celebrate their 125th anniversary in concert with jazz trombone star Wycliffe Gordon and The Morriston Orpheus Choir. Hosted by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 18/12/2009
Frank Renton pays tribute to three veterans of the band world, plays his favourite CD and recalls programme highlights in his review of the banding year.
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Listen to the Band - 19/02/2010
Frank Renton presents highlights of the second stage of Radio 2's Young Brass Soloist competition. Some of the best players from across the country vie for a place in the final.
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Listen to the Band - 19/03/2010
Frank Renton presents a studio session by The Leyland with conductor John Doyle.
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Listen to the Band - 19/06/2009
Frank Renton showcases the best in brass and military band music. Frank talks to composer Rodney Newton about his writing and playing career.
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Listen to the Band - 19/09/2008
Frank Renton introduces the 156th Open Brass Band Championships and Gala Concert at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
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Listen to the Band - 19/10/2007
On the eve of the National Brass Band Championships, Frank Renton presents a programme looking at some of the best competition test pieces from past years.
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Listen to the Band - 20/01/2011
Frank Renton presents award winning music by the Tredegar Town Band from Brass in Concert recorded at The Sage, Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - 20/03/2009
Frank Renton presents conductor Nigel Taken and The Aveley and Newham band in a selection of music. Featuring euphonium player Derek Kane, with the classic solo Bravura.
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Listen to the Band - 20/05/2010
Beginning with the Sousa classic Hands Across The Sea, Frank Renton presents the music of Navy and Marine bands from around the world.
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Listen to the Band - 20/06/2008
Frank Renton presents the second of two programmes from Epic Brass 2, featuring Black Dyke and the International Staff Band of the Salvation Army in concert.
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Listen to the Band - 20/11/2009
Frank Renton presents the best in military and brass band music.
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Listen to the Band - 2010 Festival of Brass, RNCM - Fodens Band
Frank Renton presents the Fodens Band at The Festival of Brass with conductor Gary Cutt.
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Listen to the Band - 21/03/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from the Brass 10 ensemble.
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Listen to the Band - 21/08/2009
Stephen Malcolm conducts the Reg Vardy Band in a programme of specially recorded music which includes pieces by Mussorgsky, Cole Porter and Sousa.
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Listen to the Band - 21/11/2008
Frank Renton plays listeners' requests and reviews the latest band CDs. Featuring a session from The Bedwas, Trethomas & Machen Band.
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Listen to the Band - 22/01/2010
Frank Renton presents brass band music from around the world as he reviews the latest CDs.
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Listen to the Band - 22/02/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from The Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band.
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Listen to the Band - 22/04/2010
Frank Renton reviews the latest CDs and features some listeners requests. Including Eikhanger, The Hendon Band with the brilliant Philip Cobb and a track from 'Brassed Off'.
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Listen to the Band - 22/05/2009
Frank Renton presents the final programme featuring music and conversation from the 2009 European Brass Band Championships, held in Ostend.
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Listen to the Band - 22/08/2008
With Frank Renton. The South-West Camborne Town Band is conducted by Jeremy Willcock and performs Funiculli-Finuculla, Sondheim's Anyone Can Whistle and the classic Festival March.
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Listen to the Band - 23/01/2009
Highlights from the 2008 Brass In Concert Championships with The Fairey Band, conducted by Philip Chalke, giving a Rossini classic the Spike Jones treatment.
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Listen to the Band - 23/05/2008
Frank Renton presents the second highlights programme from the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger.
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Listen to the Band - 23/10/2009
Frank Renton launches the Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist Competition 2010 and visits the National Brass Band Championships.
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Listen to the Band - 23/11/2007
Frank Renton presents a studio session from Wingates Band, conducted by Andrew Berryman.
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Listen to the Band - 24/04/2009
Foden's Band are Frank Renton's guests. Conducted by Michael Fowles, their programme of music includes the classic march The Champions and a Barry Manilow hit.
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Listen to the Band - 24/07/2009
Frank Renton introduces the best in military and brass band music. From hoedowns to waltzes and from ballet to the bossa nova - Frank presents the brass band in dancing mood.
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Listen to the Band - 24/10/2008
Frank Renton presents specially recorded music by Whitburn, with conductor Andrew Duncan.
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Listen to the Band - 25/04/2008
Before taking up the baton full time, many conductors were top players. Frank Renton recalls the music they made 'before they were famous'.
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Listen to the Band - 25/07/2008
Silk Brass play the classic march ORB, music from Pirates of the Caribbean and Backdraft, and include an arrangement of Barbra Streisand's hit song People. With Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 25/09/2009
The Cory Band continue the celebrations of their 125th anniversary, in concert with jazz trombonist Wycliffe Gordon and The Morriston Orpheus Choir.
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Listen to the Band - 26/03/2010
Frank Renton says Viva Espana with classic music from Spain.
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Listen to the Band - 26/06/2009
Frank Renton showcases the best in brass and military band music.
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Listen to the Band - 26/09/2008
Frank Renton presents music and views from the British Open Brass Band Championships, recorded at the Symphony Hall in Birmingham.
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Listen to the Band - 26/10/2007
Frank Renton looks back to the National Brass Band Championships held at the Royal Albert Hall.
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Listen to the Band - 26/12/2008
The Canadian Brass Quintet play at Durham's International Brass Festival 2008. Presented by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - 27/03/2009
The Stavangar Band, conducted by Allan Withington, perform a gala concert featuring the music of Elgar and Grieg, including such favourites as Nimrod and Morning.
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Listen to the Band - 27/05/2010
Frank Renton presents a session by The Band of the Coldstream Guards with Director of Music Major Graham Jones first heard in 2005.
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Listen to the Band - 27/06/2008
Frank Renton reviews the best of the recent band CDs and plays some listeners' requests.
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Listen to the Band - 27/11/2009
Frank Renton presents music recorded at the Gala Concert that took place on the eve of the Brass in Concert Championships in Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - 28/03/2008
Frank Renton presents a studio session from ensemble Brass 10, who take their starting point from Philip Jones Brass Ensemble.
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Listen to the Band - 28/08/2009
Frank Renton presents music especially recorded for the programme by The Kirkintilloch Band, with conductor Allan Ramsay.
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Listen to the Band - 28/09/2007
Frank Renton hosts the first of two programmes looking back at the British Open Brass Band Championships held recently at Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
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Listen to the Band - 28/11/2008
Frank Renton conducts the 2008 Welsh Champions, The Tredegar Town Band. Programme includes Indiana Jones, Tea for Two, Putting on the Ritz and one of the classic brass band marches.
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Listen to the Band - 28/12/2007
Frank Renton looks back over the past year and presents highlights from 2007.
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Listen to the Band - 29/01/2010
Frank Renton presents a session by the Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Travel Band and conductor Stan Lippeat.
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Listen to the Band - 29/04/2010
Frank Renton presents The Wingates Band in a session of music especially recorded for the programme. The conductor is Mark Peacock.
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Listen to the Band - 29/05/2009
Frank Renton presents the Black Dyke band in session, with music by composers and arrangers who have a long association with the band and who have written music especially for it.
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Listen to the Band - 29/07/2010
Frank Renton presents current London and Southern Counties champions Redbridge Brass Band conducted by Jeremy Wise. They play Silverado, The Wizard, a Beatles classic and Elgar.
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Listen to the Band - 30/01/2009
Frank Renton plays listener requests, including solo albums from the cornet player and conductor Russell Gray and former BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist winner Katrina Marzella.
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Listen to the Band - 30/05/2008
The Great American Song Book has provided bands with some great music. Frank Renton presents the best examples.
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Listen to the Band - 30/09/2010
Frank Renton plays listeners' requests and some new CDs in the showcase for brass and military band music.
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Listen to the Band - 30/11/2007
Frank Renton presents highlights from the Gala Concert of the Brass in Concert Championships, featuring Grimethorpe Colliery (UK Coal) Band.
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Listen to the Band - 31/07/2009
Frank Renton presents music by the Camborne Town Band, conducted by Kevin McKenzie. Pieces include A Prelude on Tallis by Peter Graham and Elsa's Procession to the Minster.
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Listen to the Band - 31/10/2008
Frank Renton presents music by The Kirkintiloch Band, with conductor Paul Drury. Featuring film music by John Williams, a Scottish Dance and the classic Festival March Celebration.
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Listen to the Band - Armistice Day / Military Bands
In a special programme for Armistice day Frank Renton features some of our best military bands.
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Listen to the Band - BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist
The BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2009 reaches the semi-final stage with eight talented performers playing for a place in the Grand Final. Hosted by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist
The semi-final stage continues as performers play up to ten minutes music of their own choosing, backed by the Brighouse and Rastrick Band. Hosted by Frank Renton.
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Listen to the Band - Black Dyke at Brass In Concert
Frank Renton presents The Black Dyke Band with conductor Nicholas Childs recorded last month at The Brass In Concert Gala in The Sage Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - Brass In Concert Gala Concert - Fodens Band
Frank Renton presents Foden's band in concert with conductor John Wallace at The Sage Gateshead.
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Listen to the Band - Brass In Concert programme 1
Frank Renton presents the Championship winning performance from Brass in Concert 2010.
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Listen to the Band - Brass In Concert programme 2
Frank Renton presents highlights of the recent Brass in Concert entertainment competition held every year at the Sage Gateshead including music by The Fairey (Geneva) Band.
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Listen to the Band - Brighouse & Rastrick Band
Frank Renton presents The Brighouse and Rastrick Band conducted by David King.
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Listen to the Band - British Open Championships
Frank Renton presents the Cory Band and The Black Dyke playing at the recent British Open Brass Band Championships Sunday Gala.
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Listen to the Band - Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band
Frank Renton presents the Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band with Conductor Phillip McCann in music especially recorded for the programme.
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Listen to the Band - CD reviews of the year
Frank Renton and guests choose their top CDs of the year.
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Listen to the Band - Classic Brass
Frank Renton features some great classical pieces arranged for brass band and talks to Sue Hopkins about her transcription of the Symphonie Fantastique by Berlioz.
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Listen to the Band - Co-operative Funeralcare Band
Frank Renton presents a session by The Scottish Funeralcare Band with conductor Archie Hutchison.
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Listen to the Band - European Championships 2010 Gala Pt 2 - Brass Band Oberosterreich
Frank Renton presents Brass Band Oberosterreich in concert as hosts of the 2010 European Championships. They are conducted by Hans Buchegger who also formed the band.
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Listen to the Band - European Championships Gala Pt 1 - Cory Band
Frank Renton presents the newly crowned European Champions The Cory Band with conductor Robert Childs in a Gala Concert recorded in Linz last month.
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Listen to the Band - Gordon Langford In His 80th Year
Frank Renton talks to arranger and composer Gordon Langford about influential album Traditionally British and his early days as student and army bandsman.
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Listen to the Band - Grimethorpe Colliery Band in Session
Frank Renton presents The Grimethorpe Colliery Band with conductor David Stowell. Demelza, Canterbury Chorale, Dance to Thi Daddy, and Shepherd's Hay all feature.
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Listen to the Band - Harry Mortimer Centenary Concert
Frank Renton celebrates the Brass Band Open Championship and Harry Mortimer who ran the event with great distinction as well as being the top cornet player and conductor of his age.
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Listen to the Band - Hepworth (Cookson Homes) Band in Session
Frank Renton presents the Hepworth (Cookson Homes) Band conducted by Brian Grant in music especially recorded for the programme.
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Listen to the Band - Highlights of the banding year / Nicholas Childs - A Decade of Beating time
Frank Renton presents highlights of the banding year.
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Listen to the Band - International soloists
Some of the most high profile orchestral brass players started their playing in the brass band and tonight Frank Renton plays some of their solo recordings.
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Listen to the Band - Jazz
Frank Renton plays tracks that prove that, in the right hands, classics from the jazz and big band world can have another successful life in the brass band world as well.
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Listen to the Band - Listen To The Band goes to the movies
Movie scores are fast becoming the 'new' classical music and Frank Renton presents both familiar and unusual soundtracks, including Batman and The Godfather.
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Listen to the Band - Maurice Murphy Tribute
Frank Renton celebrates the life of cornet and trumpet player Maurice Murphy who died a few weeks ago.
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Listen to the Band - News, Reviews and Requests
Showcase for brass and military band music. Frank Renton reviews new CDs and plays listener requests.
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Listen to the Band - Open Championship Sunday Concert - Matthew White/Black Dyke Band
Frank Renton presents more music and conversation from the 158th Open Championship and The Sunday Gala concert, including BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist Matthew White.
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Listen to the Band - Open Championships
Frank Renton presents the first of 3 programmes from the 158th Open Championship weekend.
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Listen to the Band - Reviews and Requests
Frank Renton reviews the best of the new CDs and plays some listeners' requests.
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Listen to the Band - Seasonal music
Frank Renton presents The International Staff Band of the Salvation Army, widely regarded as one of the best brass bands in the world, who play some seasonal brass music.
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Listen to the Band - The Reg Vardy Band
Frank Renton presents the Reg Vardy Band in a session of music especially recorded for the programme. The conductor is Ray Farr.
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Listen to the Band - Tradtional Brass
Traditional music arranged by leading composers and played by the best bands in the world feature as Frank Renton presents a programme celebrating some of the most enduring tunes in music.
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