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Viewing entries posted in 2009
Fodens on the Radio
Fodens Band will be appearing on BBC Radio 2's 'Listen to the Band' on Friday 24th April at 2130
Funding for Fodens
Foden's Band are proud to announce that Sandbach Town Council have pledged financial support in the shape of being Platinum Sponsors to the band. This reinforces the already strong link between the band and the local Town Council who are always evident at the Sandbach Concerts.
Fodens appoint Fowles
Fodens are pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Fowles as the bands 'Associate Conductor' Mark Wilkinson said 'Fodens are extremely pleased to have secured the services of Mike Fowles. Mike has worked with the band on a number of occasions where everyone has been extremely impressed by his professionalism,...
Fodens give a helping hand
Players from Fodens recently gave a helping hand to Macclesfield Youth BandTraining Seven players from Fodens attended the youth band’s weekend training event at Savio House in Bollington, where the youth band was preparing to participate in the National Youth Brass Band Championships at the Royal Northern College of Music...
Fodens remain the 'North West Champions' for the 4th year
On Sunday 1st March 2009 the famous Foden’s Band from Sandbach in Cheshire became North West Area Brass Band Champions for the 16th time in their history. Performing at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool against the cream of North West banding, Foden’s directed by conductor Garry Cutt gave a superb performance...
Fourth Success at the North West Regional Championship
Fodens equalled the record of the great CWS (Manchester) band by taking the title for the fourth consecutive year – their 16th Area success. Their commanding performance of ‘Salute to Youth’ saw then take the honours ahead of traditional rivals Fairey, who posted their 21st runner up finish at the...
Living in the Fast Lane
The weekend of 21st/22nd February 2009 saw a recording that could well prove a landmark in the world of Tuba performance and composition! Fodens Band have teamed up with Composer in Residence Andy Scott and fellow composer/saxophonist Barbara Thompson MBE to record a stunning new CD of music written for Tuba.
Annual Patrons' Concert
The Foden’s Band annual Patrons Concert was held on Tuesday 17th February 2009 at Sandbach School and was probably the most successful yet! The Hall was filled to capacity (infact extra seating had to be found to accommodate all the audience!) and the Patrons and guests were treated to an...
Review - Foden's Annual Tour in Armagh 2009
Fodens Band have just returned from yet another successful trip to Armagh, Northern Ireland. The hectic weekend of concerts and socialising was the ninth year in succession that the Band have been invited to Armagh as guests of Armagh Old Boys Band with whom Fodens have very close links.
Festival of Brass Retrospective
The band gave a fantastic performance at the Festival of Brass at the RNCM in Manchester on Saturday 31st January.
For any conductor and every audience, Foden’s Band is a musical Magic Carpet. It continually takes the listener to places that few other ensembles rarely even approach
