First of nine programmes
Gerald Harrison introduces a series of twice-weekly concerts featuring the champion bands who appeared in the last BBC2 Brass Band Competition.
Today the featured band is The Desford Colliery Dowty Band conducted by Howard Snell with guest trombonist Don Lusher
Daytime viewers are invited to write in to request their favourite pieces of music from the series - these will be featured again in the spring. Recorded on location at the Assembly Rooms, Derby. Lighting JOHN ALLINSON Sound NELL MURRAY
Designer ANDY DIMOND Producer KEN GRIFFIN