Foden's Band
Over 120 years of musical excellence
Welcome to the Foden's Band Website
Foden's Band was formed in 1902 as part of the Foden's Motor Works.
The band have been based in Sandbach, Cheshire since its formation and are the current 'Number 1 ranked Brass Band in the World'
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On Sunday 19th October a team of tutors from Foden's had the pleasure of visiting Lions Youth Brass to assist with their preparations for this year's Youth 'Brass in Concert Championships' in Gateshead to be held on the 16th November Mark Wilkinson, Melanie Whyle, Mark Bousie, Paul Hughes, Shaun Farrington and Mark Landon all enjoyed a great day working with and inspiring the next generation of brass players in Sandbach. All at Foden's wish them the very best for their ventures in the North East!
On Saturday 18th Foden's opened the 'Leeds Best of Brass Season' at Pudsey Civic Hall, Leeds The capacity audience were treated to an entertaining programme ranging from Mussorgsky’s classic ‘Baba Yaga & Great Gate of Kiev’ to music by Reverend & The Makers as well as a number of the bands World class soloists Further information on the series can be obtained via - https://www.leedsconcertseason.co.uk/theme/leeds-best-of-brass-bcdv
Ahead of their appearance at the National Finals, Foden's look forward to returning to the Regent Hall on 10 th October under the baton of Russell Gray and Michael Fowles. Fresh from their recent recording with Mike Lovatt, Foden's will reunite with Mike to perform tracks from his latest cd (to be released in 2026) as well as from his critically acclaimed '56 Degrees North' cd with Foden's. Mike's choices highlight his lyrical playing as well as fantastic range showing why he is in demand on blockbuster films such as Tomorrow Never Dies and Die Another Day, Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the award winning Chicago, Beyond the Sea, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Madagascar and The Corpse Bride. Foden's will also feature music from their recent Malcolm Arnold CD, tracks from the pen of Goff Richards, Kenneth Downie and Tom Davoren as well as fantastic arrangements from former Musical Director Howard Snell. Theres also a hidden bonus from last years Brass in Concert set and a sneak preview of the Nationals Test Piece 'Symphony in two movements' by Edward Gregson. Programmeu Valaisia Variants - Tom Davoren Little Suite for Brass - Malcolm Arnold Rhapsody for Trumpet - Colin Skinner (Soloist : Mike Lovatt) Joy of Loving Hearts - Kenneth Downie Symphony in two movements - Edward Gregson Toccata in D Minor - Bach arr Ray Farr The Pathways of Love - Colin Skinner (Soloist : Mike Lovatt) Czardas - Strauss arr Howard Snell California Dreaming - Phillips arr Adam Taylor Pure Imagination - Bricusse & Newley arr Colin Skinner (Soloist : Mike Lovatt) Country Scene - Goff Richards Pines of Rome - Respighi arr Howard Snell The concert is supported by Yamaha with tickets available via https://www.priorbooking.com/u/fodens or tickets@ fodensband .co.uk
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View images of the band in full flow at The Albert hall, Symphony Hall, the RNCM and more
We believe.
Foden's band maintains a world class reputation for providing entertainment in the field of brass music with a tradition and unique style
Mark Wilkinson
