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Foden's launch new Junior Band
Foden's Band are proud to announce the launch of the 'Foden's Junior Band' to be run in partnership with the ‘Accent’ Music Education Hub and existing Foden’s Youth Band partners Besson and the Royal Northern College of Music.
Armagh Summer School 2015
Monday 3rd August saw the start of the 15th Annual Armagh Old Boys’ Summer School led once again by 9 tutors from Foden’s Band. This year’s tutors were Richard Poole, Ian Raisbeck, Lesley Poole, Sarah Lenton, Mark Bousie, Shaun Farrington, Stewart Baglin, Anthony Mann and Michael Fowles.
Summer Break & Withington visit
Foden's ended the summer term last Thursday (9th) and Friday (10th) welcoming professional conductor Allan Withington to Sandbach where we spent time rehearsing the forthcoming British Open and National Test pieces. The band now commence a well earned break before returning for a concert at Gawsworth Hall on the 16th August. Despite having a...
Foden's Solo Contest 2015
Plans are well under way for the forthcoming Foden's Solo Contest (which is the largest of its kind in the UK) to be held in Sandbach on the 31st October 2015. As well as various prizes and bursaries, Glyn Williams (pictured left) will now provide a trophy for the 'most outstanding euphonium player of the day'.
Foden's and Foden's Youth Team Up
On Saturday 2nd May 'Team Foden's' (Foden's and Foden's Youth) performed at Keele University. Each band performed a solo spot before combining to perform a World Premiere from Andy Stevenson of 'Tales of Myths and Legends' which takes inspiration from Cheshire's rich mythological history.
Foden's Solo and Quartet Contest
We are pleased to announce that our Annual Solo Contest will take place in Sandbach on the 31st October.
Foden's & Foden's Youth Band's set for premiere
On 2nd May Foden's Band and their critically acclaimed Foden's Youth Band will premiere a brand new composition by Andrew Stevenson. The piece titled 'Tales of Myths and Legends' takes inspiration from myths and legends of Cheshire.
Youth Band in Love Music Trust Celebration
The Foden's Youth Band performed the leading role in a special 'celebration concert' hosted by our partners Love Music Trust.
Youth Band set for Celebration Performance
The Foden's Youth Band are all set for their performance next Wednesday (25th March) at Victoria Hall Hanley.
Lions Youth Brass Workshop
As the National Youth Brass Band Championships approach Lions Youth Brass have once again engaged with Foden's Band to assist with their preparation, with a workshop which was supported by The Love Music Trust.
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
