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Philip McCann

One of the best-known names in the band world, Philip McCann, has been awarded the coveted Iles Medal; he talks to Frank Renton about his lifelong contribution to music.

One of the best known names in the band world, Philip McCann, was recently awarded the coveted Iles medal for his lifelong contribution to the music. He talks to Frank Renton about setting up the Sellers International Band, his star days as Black Dyke's solo cornet player and the continuing popularity of 'The World's Greatest Melodies', a series of solo recordings which began when he was just 19.

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Thu 31 Oct 2013 23:30
Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Sellers Engineering Band

    Shield Of Liberty

    • We Love A Parade.
    • Chandos CHAN 4527.

  • Black Dyke Band

    Carnival Of Venice

    • Kings Of Brass.
    • Chandos CHAN 4517.

  • Philip McCann & Black Dyke Band

    Skye Boat Song

    • More Of The WorldÂ’s Most Beautiful Melodies.
    • Chandos CHAN 4502.

  • Philip McCann & Black Dyke Band

    Passing By

    • The WorldÂ’s Most Beautiful Melodies.
    • Chandos CHAN 4501.

  • Philip McCann & Sellers Engineering Band

    A Hunting Scene

    • The WorldÂ’s Most Beautiful Melodies Vol 4.
    • Chandos CHAN 4521.

  • Sellers Engineering Band

    Chapel Hill

    • Reflections.
    • Souvenir SRCD 311.

  • Philip McCann & Sellers Engineering Band

    Exotica

    • The WorldÂ’s Most Beautiful Melodies.
    • Chandos CHAN 4532.

Phillip McCann

Phillip McCann
Phillip McCann talks about his career and his delight at being awarded a coverted Iles Medal for his life long contribution to brass bands 

Broadcast

  • Thu 31 Oct 2013 23:30
    Â鶹ԼÅÄ Radio 2

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