Chris Helme - Sunday Bandstand 3 July 2016

Sunday Bandstand 3 July 2016

Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Continental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer part of the British Empire.

Independence Day is commonly associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies. In addition to various other public and private events celebrating the history, government, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National Day of the United States.

The second half of today's show is a themed programme of music linked to USA and its celebrations for Independence Day.

Playlist 3 July 2016

Rhythm and Blues – Philip Sparke Opening for weekly show Foden's Band MD: Michael Fowles - 2010

Rousseau March - Ray Ogg European Youth Brass Band MD: Helge Haukas - 2003

Winds of Change - Brenton Broadstock Yorkshire Building Society Band MD: David King - 2004

The Sally Garden - Traditional Irish Arr: Brendan Breslin Flugel Soloist Sara Oberland with the Roberts Bakery Band MD: Simon Stonehouse - 2014

Toccata in Rock - Derek Broadbent Besses o' th' Barn MD: Derek Broadbent -1997

Hymn to Diana - Joseph Turrin AEW Brass Band Fricktal (Switzerland) MD: Tristan Uth - 2015

Electra - i. Lust for Revenge ii. Laments iii. Dance to Death - Martin Ellerby Black Dyke Band MD: Dr. Nicholas Childs - 2013

The Watermill - Ronald Binge Cornet Soloist James Shepherd with the Virtuosi Brass Band of Great Britain MD: Harry Mortimer - 1970s

Amazonia from Windows of the World - Peter Graham Yorkshire Building Society Band MD: David King - 2002

American Salute - Morton Gould Arr: Simon Kerwin North Carolina Brass Band (USA) MD Brian Meixner - 2014

Rhapsody in Blue - George Gershwin Yorkshire Imperial Metals Band MD: Trevor Walmsley DFC - 1972

I Say A Little Pray - Burt Bacharach and Hal David Arr: Ray Farr Reg Vardy Band MD: Ray Farr - 2006

An American Civil War Fantasy - Jerry Bilik Arr: William Himes The Atlantic Brass Band (USA) MD: Salvatore Scarpa - 2010

The Battle Of Shiloh - March - Charles Barnhouse Sun Life Band MD: Roy Newsome - 1979

The Ellis Island Lament - Arr: Robin Dewhurst Brass Band De Waldsang (Netherlands) MD: Rieks van der Velde - 2007

Trumpet Concerto - Harry James Arr: Elgar Howarth Trumpet Soloist Philippe Schartz with the Buy As You View Cory Band MD: Dr. Robert Childs - 2003

Anchors Aweigh - Charles Zimmerman United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band (USA)MD: Lt Col Lowell Graham - 1990 (original date of recording)

National Emblem - March - Edwin Eugene Bagley United States Air Force Tactical Air Command Band (USA) MD: Lt Col Lowell Graham - 1990 (original date of recording)

Reunion and Finale - Randy Edelman Arr: Andrew Duncan Yorkshire Building Society Band MD: Dr. David King - 2003

Stars and Stripes Forever - John Philip Sousa Brass Band of Central Florida (USA) MD: Michael J Garasi - 2006

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