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Radio: Sunday Bandstand

A welcome return to the listings for Chris Helme's popular programme from the heartland of the banding world...

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  A welcome return to the 4BR airwaves for Chris Helme's popular show

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

Sunday Bandstand 19th April 2020

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. The show is always open for questions, requests and we are always happy to play tracks and promote your new CD recording.

Click this link https://www.mixcloud.com/ChrisHelme/sunday-bandstand-19-april-2020/

Playlist:


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

Bavarian Dances — Mvt III (The Marksman)
Sir Edward Elgar arr. Major Peter Parkes
Black Dyke Mills Band
MD: Major Peter Parkes (1988)

Rhapsody
Brenton Broadstock
Yorkshire Building Society Band
MD: David King (2000)

La Boda de Luis Alonso
Geronimo Jimenez arr James Gourlay
Williams Fairey Band
MD: James Gourlay (1997)

La Rondine Act: Doretta's Aria
Puccini arr. Major Peter Parkes
Soloist: Mark Walters
Grimethorpe Colliery Band
MD: Major Peter Parkes (1998)

Anthem
Carl Davis
Black Dyke Band
MD: Dr Nicholas Childs (2008)

The Sand Volcano from the film 'The Mummy'
Jerry Goldsmith arr. Goff Richards
Oberaargauer Brass Band
MD: Manfred Obrecht (2005)

Abu Hassan Overture
Weber arr. Howard Lorriman
British Army Band
MD: Bandmaster (WO1) Chris King (2008)

Home on the Range
Erik Leidzen
Euphonium Soloist Christian Marklew
Coventry City Band of the Salvation Army
BM: Steve Whitmore (2004)

Whirligig
Derek Bourgeois
Brass Band De Bazuin Oenkerk
MD: Klaas van der Woude (1992)

Sanctus from 'Saint Cecile'
Charles Gounod arr. Thomas Wyss
Marple Band
MD: Thomas Wyss (2000)

St Magnus
Kenneth Downie
Buy as you View Cory Band
MD: Dr Robert Childs (2004)

Recuerdos de la Alhambra
Francisco Tarrega arr. Sandy Smith
Black Dyke Band
MD: Dr Nicholas Childs (2005)

Down by the Sally Gardens
Traditional arr. Leigh Baker
Soloist: Kirsty Abbotts
Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band
MD: Alan Ramsey (2006)

Limehouse Blues
Philip Braham arr. Steve Sykes
Brass Band De Bazuin Oenkerk
MD: Klaas van der Woude (1992)

The Third Man
Anton Karas arr. Mike Sutherland
Foden's Richardson Band
MD: Garry Cutt (2004)

David of the White Rock
Traditional arr. Wood
Mount Charles Band
MD: Bryan Hurdley (2001)

Lord of the Dance from Cry of the Celts
Peter Graham
Roberts Bakery Band
MD: Colin Cranson (2011)

American Dream
Elgar Howarth
Britannia Building Society
MD: Howard Snell (1991)

Overture: The Impresario
Mozart
Welwyn Garden City Band
MD: David Jones (2004)

Honour the Brave
William Rimmer
Black Dyke Band
MD: Dr Nicholas Childs (2005)

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

Enjoy the show...

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