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Award Results

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 29 December 2009

Following the recently reported nominations on www.4barsrest.com for the 2009 awards

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2009 Thanks

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 24 December 2009

On behalf of the Fodens organisation we would like to thank all our supporters, patrons and friends for your continued support of Fodens band in 2009 and would like to wish you all a 'Merry Christmas' and 'Happy New Year'

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Fodens are the highest ranked English Band

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 20 December 2009

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Award nominations

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 19 December 2009

www.4barsrest.com have announced various nominations for its 2009 awards

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Christmas Concert and Presentations

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 18 December 2009

On the 13th December Fodens Band gave their annual Christmas Concert at Sandbach Boys School to the followers of the band and many invited guests.

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Christmas Present for Fodens

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 17 December 2009

Fodens are pleased to announce the signing of Gary Proctor on Bflat Bass. Gary is regarded as one of the countries leading bflat bass players having spent a number of years at Grimethorpe and more recently Faireys. Gary has filled the vacant postion following the departure of Derek Jackson in October.

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Fundraising

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 3 December 2009

For all those who ever shop online... and even those who don't, just take a second to check this out on behalf of the band, it's a really easy way for us all to raise some funds for the band.

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Yet More CD awards

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 2 December 2009

'Salt of the Earth', the debut solo release from Fodens tuba artist Les Neish has scooped two solo CD awards from Brass Band World and British Bandsman magazines. Two halves Released in October 2009, this disc is one of two halves, the first accompanied by pianist Martyn Parkes, comprising mainly...

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Cornets for Sale

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 30 November 2009

Due to the bands recently reported association with 'Besson' instruments' Fodens are now selling their 8 Courtois Cornets.

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Another cd award for Fodens

Posted by Mark Wilkinson on 28 November 2009

Following on from the recent announcement that 'Maestro' had been awarded the title of 'Brass Band World cd of the Year 2009' Fodens are pleased to announce that 'Maestro' has now been awarded the title of 'British Bandsman cd of the Year 2009' with 'Rococo Variations' being the runner up.

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