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Listen to the Band

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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Broadcast Fri, 23 Oct 2009, 21:30 on BBC Radio 2 but not available on BBC iPlayer.

Frank Renton visits the National Brass Band Championships.

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About Frank Renton

Born in 1939, Frank began to study the piano at age seven, and had his first trumpet lesson on his tenth birthday.

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Radio 2 Young Brass Soloist 2010

Radio 2 is once again looking for talented musicians to enter the annual competition.

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National Brass Band Championships

Hear the winning performance from The Black Dyke Band as heard at the National Brass Band Championships.

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Friday, 21:30 on Radio 2

20/11/2009

Frank Renton presents the best in military and brass band music.

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