*
banner

Radio: Sunday Bandstand

More great music to send out to the banding world from Chris Helme in the heartland of Yorkshire...

Radio
  More music from the heartland of Yorkshire banding with Chris Helme.

Sunday Bandstand: 10th December

Produced and presented by Chris Helme. For further information please see www.chrishelme-brighouse.org.uk and follow the Sunday Bandstand links for this play list and previous shows dating back to 2014.

My website also has a review section and a brass band nostalgia section.

Your CD

Has your band produced a CD this year?

I would be very pleased to play tracks from it if you have. Or have you a burning nostalgia question about the world of brass bands, if you have then please contact me via e-mail: bandstand@chrishelme.org.uk

Click this link:



https://www.mixcloud.com/ChrisHelme/sunday-bandstand-10-december-2017/

Playlist:

Rhythm and Blues (Philip Sparke)
Opening for weekly show
Foden's Band MD: Michael Fowles — 2010

A Choral Fanfare (John Rutter arr: Nynke van der Heide)
Brass Band De Waldsang
MD: Rieks Van Der Velde — 2015

La Cenerentola (Cinderella) Overture (Rossini arr: Major Peter Parkes)
Black Dyke Mills Band
MD: Major Peter Parkes — 1983

Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Felix Mendelssohn arr: David Willcox)
Foden's Band with the Halifax Choral Society
Organist: David Battiwalla
MD: Professor Nicholas Childs — 1998

Symphonic Highlights From Frozen (Anderson, Lopez & Beck arr: Stephen Bulla)
Cory Band
MD: Philip Harper — 2014

Chiapanecas (Raphael Mendez arr: Arthur Kenny)
Soloist: Ian Williams
Buy As You View Cory Band
MD: Robert Childs — 2000

Christmas Night (John Rutter arr: Nynke van der Heide)
Brass Band de Waldsang
MD: Rieks van der Velde — 2017

Pixie Dust (Richard Rock)
Soloist: David Thornton
Foden's Band
MD: Michael Fowles — 2016

Two of the Tops (John R. Carr)
Soloists: Roy Roe and Philip Denton
Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band
MD: Denis Carr — 1979

'Tis The Season (Darrol Barry)
Middleton Band
MD: Matt Stringer — 2010

Disney Fantasy (arr: Goff Richards)
Brass Band of Battle Creek
MD: Kenneth Bloomquist — 2005

Joy to the World Opening Fanfare (Georg Fredrich Handel arr: Mark Freeh)
Black Dyke Band
MD: Professor Nicholas Childs — 2013

Festive Impressions (Oliver Waespi)
Yorkshire Building Society Band
MD: Professor David King — 2000

Sparkling Trombones (Ray Steadman-Allen)
Trombones: David Gladman, Ian Spowart, Kevin Smith, Anthony Peagam and Ken Evans
Chalk Farm Salvation Army Band
BM: Michael Clack — 1981

Deck the Halls (Traditional arr: Mark Freeh)
Soloist: George Melitsis
Darebin City Brass — Preston Band
MD: Andrew Snell — 2016

Largo from the New World Symphony (Dvorak arr: Martin Ellerby)
Grimethorpe Colliery RJB Band
MD: Garry Cutt

Chris Helme with memories of Christmas playing over 60 years ago.....

Christmas Angels — Kenneth Downie
New York Staff Band
BM: Ron Waiksnoris — 2011

Ave Maria Meditation on Bach's Prelude in C (arr: Ray Farr)
Soloists: Richard Marshall and Peter Matthews
Grimethorpe Colliery RJB Band
MD: Major Peter Parkes — 1998

Christmas Bolero (Little Drummer Boy) (William Gordon)
North Carolina Brass Band
MD: Brian Meixner — 2016

The Festive Season (Paul R. Curnow)
New York Staff Band
BM: Ron Waiksnoris — 2006

Silent Night (Franz Xaver Gruber to lyrics by Joseph Mohr arr: Andrew Wainwright)
Vocalist: Faryl Smith
Virtuosi GUS Band
MD: John Berryman — 2012

Music Box Dancer (Frank Mills arr: David Cunningham)
Royal Doulton Band
MD: Ted Gray — 1989

The Shepherds Farewell (Hector Berlioz arr: Philip Sparke)
Leyland Vehicles Band
MD: Richard Evans — 1984

Carolcade (Trevor Davis)
International Staff Band of the Salvation Army
BM: Lieut-Col Ray Bowes — 1986

Rhythm and Blues (Philip Sparke)
Closing for weekly show
Foden's Band
MD: Michael Fowles — 2010

Enjoy the show....

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Stevenage

London & SC Area line-ups confirmed

February 21 • The line-up of bands, conductors, judges and schedule are confirmed for the 2026 London & Southern Counties Area Championships in Stevenage next month.


mUSIC

Wallace spirit maintains free music demands on Scottish politicians

February 21 • A Music Manifesto for Scotland published by the Music Education Partnership Group aims to keep the commitment to free music tuition at the forefront of future political commitments.


Welsh Open

Welsh contest season set for entertaining opener

February 21 • There will be a packed day of music making on show in Newport on Sunday as the contesting season in Wales kicks-off with a cross border entertainment battle.


Rooms4groups

Success at the Areas? Then make sure you call rooms4groups

February 21 • If you claim a qualification place for Cheltenham or London over the next few weeks, then make sure you get in touch with the hotel specialists for your National Final needs.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • Bb BASS PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Crewe Brass

February 18 • We are looking for a CORNET player (position negotiable) to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd