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Radio: Sunday Bandstand

Chris Helme introduces his pick of the band recordings...

Helme
 

Sunday Bandstand:

Broadcast on Phoenix FM 96.7 community radio in the Halifax area of West Yorkshire. This programme is also available via www.phoenixfm.co.uk

Every Sunday afternoon from 2.00pm to 3.00pm

Produced and presented by Chris Helme, or further information please see: www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk

It is also available via Podcast from the Radio Phoenix website. I am always pleased to receive requests

Or may be you have a burning nostalgia question about the world of brass bands, if you have then please contact me via e-mail: bandstand@chrishelme.org.uk

Sunday 21st August:

A diverse choice of music from the 70s to the present day – some familiar, and may be some that you have forgotten over the years

Rhythm and Blues
Opening for weekly show
Fodens Band
MD: Michael Fowles — 2010

Bishop Blaize
Goff Richards
John Laing (Hendon) Band
MD: Don Morrison — 1986

Three Dale Dances
Arthur Wood
Haworth Band
MD: John Moore -1971

Casino Dances
J Gunghl arr: A. Winter
Ransome Hoffman Pollard Band
MD: Dennis Masters — 1972

Dick Turpin’s Ride to York
Rodney Newton
Trombone Solo Nick Hudson
Yorkshire Imperial Urquhart Band
MD: David Evans Brass in Concert 2003

March Symphonique
Frank Hughes
Fodens Band
MD: Rex Mortimer — 1971

The Lord is King 2 / 3 Mvts
Ray Steadman-Allen
Yorkshire Building Society
MD: David King — 1998

Little Lisa
James Warr arr: Stanley Boddington
Percussion feature
Fodens Band
MD: Rex Mortimer — 1971

Finale Giocoso
Vladimir Cosma arr: Meredith
Euphonium Solo David Childs
Cory Band
MD: Dr Robert Childs — 2010

Daphnis and Chloe
Ravel arr: H. Snell
Desford Colliery Band
MD: Howard Snell — 1986

Rhythm and Blues
Ending for weekly show
Fodens Band
MD: Michael Fowles — 2010

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