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Foden's Band and friends have congratulated Jimmie Charles who today celebrates 60 years service with Foden's
Anna Hughes-Williams has announced that she has made the difficult decision to leave Foden's and full-time playing. Speaking about her decision Anna commented 'Following a lot of thought during lock down, I have made the difficult decision to finish full time banding.
Foden's have thanked their 1st Horn player Nat Martin who left the band in July to concentrate on his final year studies at the RNCM. Prior to a replacement being announced Foden's welcomed Neil Blessett (Solo Horn with the Birmingham Citadel Band) who provided cover following Nat's departure up to...
Foden's are pleased to announce the signing of Jonathan Kitchen who joins the bands Percussion section.
'Foden's cornet player Adrian Beresford talks about his experiences in relation to giving a 'Stem Cell' swab following a campaign launched in conjunction with DKMS a global organisation dedicated to the fight against blood cancer.'
Foden's are pleased to announce the appointment of Ashley Jeffers on Solo Baritone and Wilson Taylor on Solo Cornet.
On Tuesday 15th May John Barber and Mark Wilkinson from Foden's Band were invited by Her Majesty the Queen to attend a Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Following our visit to the Isle of Man last weekend the band now commence a well deserved summer break after performing in 19 public appearances, 2 contests (winning both) a cd recording and trips to Northern Ireland and Denmark since January.
Foden's band are extremely proud that one of their members has been awarded the 'Mortimer Medal' for recognition of their services to the teaching of young brass musicians.
Speaking about the appointment Mark Wilkinson commented 'Foden's are extremely pleased to announce that Jonathan has joined the band to fill a vacancy since last August. We are extremely grateful to Paul Bennett, Heather Linnell and Helen Varley who have all done a fantastic job covering this vacant position.'