On Sunday 8 th June Foden's travelled to 'Malvern Theatre' where they performed as part of the 'Elgar International Festival of Brass.' This prestigious Festival also featured Cory and Black Dyke with all bands performing a work(s) from the pen of featured composer Edward Gregson (who is celebrating his 80 th birthday). A large and receptive audience enjoyed a day of 'serious' music with bands also featuring an extended solo / concerto Foden's programme included 'Festival March, Chalk Farm No 2' and 'Essay' from the pen of Edward Gregson, 'The Children's Friend' by Wilfred Heaton (also recorded by Foden's in 2024) and a reprise of their 2026 European Own Choice test Piece 'Jesus in Tibet' by Simon Dobson. For their 'Concerto' Foden's performed 'Concerto Grosso' by Etienne Caussaz featuring Gary Curtin (Euphonium) and Mark Landon (Marimba) - Due to Foden's not owning a 5 octave Marimba (needed for this performance), they were extremely grateful to Adams Brass who arranged for this piece of equipment to be shipped from Holland with the assistance of Southern Percussion. Foden's would like to publicly thank both Companies for their help (and time) in making this possible!

Foden's are delighted to return to Sandbach Town Hall on the 17 th June to provide a varied and entertaining programme! The event is organised by Ann Nevitt and as well as having the chance to listen to the World's Number 1 Band, audience members will be able to enjoy a tasty hot pot supper (included in the price) served from 6.30pm Tickets available from Peever's Shop (Sandbach Town Centre), Burnell's Shop (Sandbach Town Centre), Sandbach Town Hall 01270 600835 or Ann Nevitt 01270 600851