(Beaver County, PA)  Once again this year, WBVP, WMBA and 99.3 F.M. will air continuous, commercial free Christmas Music around the holiday.  “Christmas Music ‘Round The Clock “ is a  44 hour Christmas music marathon that will begin at 11 A.M. on Friday, Christmas Eve, December 24, 2021 and run through 7:00 A.M. on Sunday, December 26, 2021.  What makes the presentation special is the fact that any and all local church, civic, school choral groups, bands and recording artists are welcome to participate and be featured on the program. Last year, over 50 special, locally recorded segments were included in “Christmas Music ‘Round The Clock “, including recordings of everything from the annual Genevans  and Beaver Valley Choral Society Christmas concerts to local elementary school choruses, to local rock bands singing Christmas carols, and more!

Even if you’ve submitted in the past and have new material we want it!!!!!

We want  to air your Christmas Music!

Beaver County Radio is still looking for home grown talent to fill the airwaves as part of “Christmas Music ‘Round The Clock “. There are no auditions, or requirements.  Virtually anything that is submitted will get aired!  All you need is a desire to hear your music on the airwaves on WBVP,  WMBA and 99.3 F.M. this holiday!  Almost any media format will work, so if you have a CD, DVD, MP3 file, or even an old cassette tape, or vinyl album from years gone by with Beaver County people performing holiday favorites, Let the whole county enjoy your music this season!  It’s free, fun, and one of the things that  makes Beaver County Radio unique, and part of your community! Call 724-846-4100 for more details.  You can also E mail music files and links to fsparks@beavercountyradio.com or drop of your submission at WBVP, WMBA and 99.3 F.M. at 1316 7th Avenue in Beaver Falls, PA .

To help get you in the mood, here is a recording of “The Hallelujah Chorus” as sung by the Beaver Valley Choral Society recorded at Rochester High School on Sunday December 8, 2019:

Deadline to participate is Monday, December 20, 2021.  Professional onsite recording of your group by WBVP, WMBA and 99.3 F.M. is also available.  Call for details.

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