It was full of old favourites like Ron Goodwin's theme from The Battle of Britain, Eric Coates's The Dam Busters and Strauss's Radetzky March, arranged by Trevor Sharp who was also responsible for the second-half opener Soldiers – a medley of army tu
nes.
Musical director Christopher Binns acted as compere in his usual humorous way and the concert opened with one of his own compositions, In Celebration: Prelude and March.
A light-hearted first half included Philip Sparkes' rework of Thunderbirds, with sound effects, and a lively Trumpets Wild by Harold Walters featuring Sue Walker, Simon Wilkinsonn and George Thomas.
Audience participation was encouraged in the second half which had some challenging pieces and a Last Night of the Proms theme.
Henry Wood's Fantasia on British Sea Songs and Hubert Parry's Jerusalem built up to Edward Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance No1 incorporating Land of Hope and Glory.
Michael Flatley's Lord of the Dance, a real foot tapper, brought the night to a stirring close with some really tremendous percussion from Karl Bolland and Mick Ship.
Cowboy hats went on for some western music and tartan gear on The Wee Macgreegor during which flute player Eileen Murray did a sword dance.
Proceeds were for the West Yorkshire Forget-Me-Not Trust, which plans to build a children's hospice in the county, and the Calderdale Care Sch-eme, a provider of respite services.
The band's next Halifax appearance will be a free concert at the Piece Hall on Thursday July 5 at 7pm.
