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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
Foden's Launch Heritage Website
On the 27th March Foden's Band held a 'Heritage Concert' and 'Heritage Website Launch' to a capacity audience at Sandbach Town Hall. The concert was a celebration of the bands history as well as marking the conclusion of a major fifteen month project.
Foden's Launch Heritage Website
In 2016 Foden's announced that they had been successful in an application to the 'Heritage Lottery Fund' for a 'Heritage and Digital Project' with work commencing in December '16 with a finished timeline of March '18.
Foden's band maintains a world class reputation for providing entertainment in the field of brass music with a tradition and unique style
