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17th November 2006 Fodens Annual Christmas ConcertFoden's Richardson Band will be holding their annual Christmas Concert on Sunday 17th December at Winsford Civic Hall. The concert starts at 7.30pm and tickets can be purchased direct from the Winsford Civic Hall on 01606 867555. Come and join the current English National Champions who will be providing a varied programme consisting of Christmas and popular concert items. It is recommended that people book early for the concert which is expected to be a sell out once more. 14th November 2006 Fodens Release Programme for RNCMFodens have
released an exciting programme for the forthcoming appearance
in the 'Festival of Brass' at the Royal Northern College of Music,
Manchester on 27th January. 7th November 2006 Fodens at Lions Youth Brass WorkshopSimone Rebello and the star players of the Foden's Richardson Band help music making at Lions Youth Brass Workshop. Last Saturday, 4th November, the Lions Youth Brass undertook a workshop with members of the Foden's Richardson Band. This workshop was funded by The Sandbach Boys School as part of the Music and Arts Status they have just received. The day started at 9.30 with a short warm up session for the band and then shortly before 10.00 the Foden’s players arrived to listen to the band to asses what work they needed to carry out with their particular section. For more details
visit www.4barsrest.com 30th October 2006 Grimethorpe Win The NationalsTop six places as follows:- 1. Grimethorpe
Colliery (UK Coal) (Allan Withington) Adjudicators: David Read, Geoffrey Whitham and William Relton. 27th October 2006 4barsrest Review of Foden's Concert at the Regent Hall, LondonTo read the full review by 4barsrest go here. 11th October 2006 Fund Raising ConcertFodens band
would like to thank all those who attended the bands fund raising
concert on the 3rd October and sent donations to help fund the
bands £4k trip to London on the 28th October. Fodens will
represent the North West area at the National Brass Band Championships
which will be held at the Royal Albert Hall. 9th September 2006 2006 British Open resultsResults from the 2006 British Open Championships held at Birmigham's Symphony Hall. 1. Black Dyke
- Dr. Nicholas Childs Best instrumentalist:
Eb Bass, Black Dyke Test piece: Vienna Nights by Philip Wilby Adjudicators: David Read, Nigel Boddice & Michael Ball 26th August 2006 Fodens at Sandbach Boys SchoolFodens Band will be appearing in concert on the 3rd October at Sandbach Boys School. The concert will be a fund raising event to help raise the £4000 needed for the band to represent the North West area at the forthcoming 'National Finals' to be held at the Royal Albert Hall London at the end of October. At the contest Fodens will be competing against 20 of the countries leading brass bands. The concert commences at 7.30pm and tickets can be purchased on the door priced £7 and £6 concessionary. Fodens are a registered charity and if anyone would like to make a donation towards the cost of attending the contest they can post a cheque payable to Fodens Richardson Band to Mark Wilkinson, 7 Narbonne Avenue, Eccles M30 9DL. 17th August 2006 Fodens Announce New SigningFoden's Richardson Band is pleased to announce the signing of Stuart Baglin on EEb Bass prior to the British Open. Stuart joins from Flowers and will team up with Fodens Solo EEb Bass player Les Neish. Speaking to 4barsrest Mark Wilkinson stated "Fodens are extremely pleased to announce this major signing. Stuart is regarded as one of the countries leading bass players and brings a wealth of experience to the band." Stuart's first engagement with Fodens will be at the Bridgewater Hall Manchester on the 2nd September. 14th August 2006 Armagh Old Boys 6th
Annual Summer School - August 7th to 13th 2006
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| Alan Wycherley | Conductor | Sopranos |
| Mark Wilkinson | Party Leader | Solo Cornets |
| Richard Poole | Lower Cornets | |
| George Thackeray | Tenor Horns | |
| Gareth Westwood | Trombones | |
| Helen Tyler | Junior Band | Conductor Baritones/Euphoniums |
| Toby Hobson | Intermediate Band Conductor | Tubas |
| Mark Landon | Percussion |
This
years summer school was the best so far with 92 participants whose
attendance at all workshops, sectional practices, rehearsals and
events far surpassed any other year, with a large number of participants
with 100 % attendance!
A very ambitious programme of music was enthusiastically taken on including; Marching On (Bosanko) Dimensions (Graham) Battle Hymn (Broadbent) Stage Centre (Richards). A new commission especially for the summer school 'Songs of Armagh' by Pete Meechan was also in the repertoire.
KEY EVENTS
1. Hay
Walks
This event took place on the Mall with young folk from Longstone
Riding for the Disabled and two of their horses 'Bob' and 'Robbie'
providing free rides for all. The Fodens Octet provided lively
music whilst people walked several laps of the Mall and dropped
their donations into buckets to buy hay for Bob, Robbie and the
other horses for the winter.
2. Monday
7th Evening, Tuesday 8th & Wednesday 9th Morning, Noon and
Night
Workshops, master classes, youth band rehearsals and all comers
rehearsals intermingled with football, cricket, rounders and singing
games laced with good humour, craic and good natured banter!
3. Thursday
10th 8pm Young Soloists, Duets, Junior Band and Intermediate Band
Concert, all backed by Fodens Octet
'What a treat' a full house (with extra chairs) was richly entertained
and encouraged by all the performers. 22 items were performed,
with the junior band performing 'Rock Around the Clock' and 'Armagh
Band Blues', conducted by Helen Tyler. The intermediate band successfully
performed 'Eye of the Tiger' Conducted by Toby Hobson. Everyone
was treated to a wonderful buffet supper which as usual included
a large slice of: - Fodens Cake!!
4. Friday
11th Morning
The last All Comers rehearsal to finalise the programme for Saturday
Nights Finale Concert - amazingly our most challenging pieces
were all included.
Friday Afternoon
Secret preparations took place for the street musician's competition.
Groups of up to 8 musicians prepared a 8-10 minute programme to
be performed at each of the 8 stations placed around the pedestrian
areas of Armagh.
Friday Night
Barbeque for all at the Old Boys' Music Centre - a little time
to relax, chat and get to know each other better.
5. Saturday
12th 11am - 2pm
The Street Musicians Competition judged by the Fodens Octet. Eight
very competitive groups of around 8 players provided an 8 minute
programme at each station around Armagh, a total of 554 minutes
of musical delight! Adjudicated by the Fodens tutors marks were
based on musical ability, percussion, singing, dress, innovation
and entertainment value. The group named the 'American Rebels'
(Alias the Wilson Family) were the overall winners with 502 points,
just 4 points ahead of the 'Bellisimo Belters' on 498 points.
Many shopping folk stopped groups to thank them for their lively performances and for lifting their day.
Saturday
6.30pm
The Finale Concert took place on the Mall in very cold and damp
conditions with quite a good crowd turning up to clap and cheer
us on.
The 'American Rebels' treated us all to some items from their winning performances in the Street Musicians Competition - Their singing and playing in their arrangement of 'I Feel Pretty' especially caught the eye!
The Youth
Band programme included:-
Schnappi - Triangle Solo Peter Lenaghan (Aged 4)
Stage Centre
Pirates of the Caribbean
Build me up Buttercup
Spread a Little Happiness
Eventide
The All Comers
Band programme includes:-
Marching Onwards
I Will Survive
Dimensions
Battle Hymn
One Moment in Time
Songs of Armagh
Nightfall in Camp
The programme ended successfully but with strong biting winds and a heavy shower.
Acknowledgements and Thanks
| The Mall Trustees | for use of thier facilities |
| The Royal School Armagh | for use of their facilities |
| Armagh Old Boys Music Centre | for use if their facilities |
| Johnston's Café | for delicious & plentiful food |
| Pete Meechan | for the 'Songs of Armagh' |
| Business Folk | for sponsorship |
| The Team | for setting up, cleaning, catering etc. |
6 years of summer school where everyone has joined in, mucked in with each other and built firm relations- a real measure of the high regard and respect we have for each other!! Thank you one and all!
Participant
Bands
All our thanks go to all the bands who took part this year:
Armagh Old
Boys
Killylea Silver
Poyntzpass Silver
Parkmount Big Band
Saint Marks Silver
Belfast 1st Old Boys
Comber Silver
Newtownards Silver
Monaghan Brass
Dungannon Silver
Portadown Citadel Salvation Army
Warrenpoint Silver
Roughan Silver
Templemore Silver
Dobcross, England
Brighouse and Rastrick, England
Last but not
least the:-
FODENS OCTET! - Thank you, you are a grand band!
Trophy Winners
| Street Musicians | American Rebels (The Wilson's, Newtownards) |
| Best Over 25 | Julie-Anne Stevenson, Armagh Old Boys |
| Attendance | Monaghan Brass & Poyntzpass Silver |
| Best Youth | Janine Wilson, Newtownards |
| Endeavour | Philippa Sterritt, Armagh Old Boys |
| Most Improved | Youth Ryan Parkes, Poyntzpass Silver |
1st July 2006
Fodens Win The English National Brass Band Championships
We are pleased to report that the Foden's Richardson Band have won the 2006 English National Brass Band Championship. As a result of this Fodens will also be invited to compete in the European Championships in Birmingham next year.
Results:
1. Foden's
Richardson, Garry Cutt, 10
2. Brighouse & Rastrick, Ian McElligott, 6
3. Leyland, Russell Gray, 5
4. The Fairey Band, Simon Stonehouse, 14
5. Sellers International, Phillip McCann, 9
6. Reg Vardy, Ray Farr, 4
7. Hepworth (Lanson Homes), Mark Bentham, 7
8. PolySteel, Philip Harper, 11
9. YBS Band, David King, 1
10. Redbridge, Melvin White, 8
11. Mount Charles, Nigel Weeks, 12
12. Bournemouth Concert, Nigel Taken, 13
13. Ransome, Peter Parkes, 3
14. Wooley Pritchard Sovereign Brass, Stephen Roberts, 2
Test piece: Dances and Alleluias, Phillip Sparke
Adjudicators: Derek Broadbent, William Relton & Chris Wormald
Best instrumentalist: Euphonium, Brenden Wheeler, Leyland
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