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Foden's saddened by the death of their former Band Manager and Historian
All at Foden's are extremely saddened to hear about the death of Allan Littlemore who was a lifelong supporter and previous Head of Personnel at Foden's Motor Works.
Death of James Scott
It is with great sadness that we hear about the passing of James Scott on the morning of the 24th January. Mr Scott was the bands Musical Director between 1975 - 1978 and later accepted our offer to become a Life Patron of the band.
Foden's through the years
We hope you enjoy watching this video which highlights the bands fantastic history
Westward Ho
Whilst working on our archives we came across the original handwritten score to 'Westward Ho' from the pen of Edwin Firth (former Principal Cornet with Foden's).
Edwin Firth receives National Press
Following on from the recent concerts and tv appearances where the band commemorated the life of Edwin Firth (former Principal Cornet player with Foden's who lost his life serving his country on the 1st June 1918), the story has now reached the National Press.
Foden's Heritage update
On the 27th March Foden's appeared in concert at Sandbach Town Hall.
Foden's Females lead the Way
As Band Manager at Foden’s Band, from 1975 – 1990, it was never my role to interfere with players hired or fired by the respective Director of Music, even if it contributed to another headache.
Foden's and Edwin Firth
Foden's Band are looking forward to performing in a number of concerts on the 1st and 3rd June to commemorate the life of Edwin Firth.
Foden's Band remember Edwin Firth
To those who played in the Famous Foden Band with him, or simply heard him play, Edwin Firth was by far the finest ever cornet player
Heritage Attendance Record Article
Another article has just been added to the bands new Heritage Website www.fodensbandheritage.co.uk
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
