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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7pm Concert - St Asaph Cathedral, St Asaph, Wales

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By Mark Wilkinson November 11, 2025
Presenting our 2025 Brass In Concert programme to be premiered at the 'Glasshouse' Sage on the 15th November Music composed and arranged by Jonathan Bates and Will Savage, plus narration by Tom Redmond - Foden's will be starting their journey on the tranquil waters of the Nile, escaping into the desert, receiving the 10 commandments and leading our people to the promised land across the parted waters of the Red Sea! EXODUS MOSES IN EGYPT 1. The River's Lament (Jonathan Bates) (Tenor Horn Soloist: Jonathan Bates) 2. Khamsawy (Egyptain Trad. arr. Bates) 3. Go Down, Moses! (Spiritual arr. Savage) (Trumpet Soloist: Jon Probert & Piano Soloist: John Barber) 4. The Wrath of the Plagues (Jonathan Bates) (Euphonium Soloist: Gary Curtin) 5. The Parting of the Sea/Le Separation de La Mer (Claude Debussy/Jonathan Bates) 6. A Land of Promise (Jonathan Bates) (featuring: Mark Wilkinson, Jonathan Bates, Ashley Dixon & Gary Curtin) 7. 'When You Believe' from 'The Prince of Egypt' (Stephen Schwartz arr. Bates) (Vocal Soloist: Sara Kimber)
By Mark Wilkinson November 6, 2025
On the 6 th December Foden's will return to the beautiful St Michael's Church in Coppenhall (near Crewe) for a concert of Christmas favourites! Saturday 6th December St Michael's Church, Coppenhall, CW1 3TN 2pm £15 payment on the door
By Mark Wilkinson November 3, 2025
Always one of the highlights of the band's festive period - Foden's will once again team up with the incredible Big Band vocalist Matt Ford on Sunday 7th December to bring some of the all-time favourite festive swing numbers to life in Sandbach! Sandbach School Theatre Sunday 7th December 2pm http://www.priorbooking.com/e/fodens-and-matt-ford-memories-of-christmas-7th-december-2025
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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