Foden's Youth look ahead to an exciting 2024
Later this month Foden’s Youth Band will hold their first rehearsal of 2024 ahead of a busy and exciting year that will include a visit from overseas band Pro-Rege B-Orkest in April, and a joint concert with Foden’s band in June.
Musical directors Mike Fowles and Mark Bousie, along with the team of tutors are looking forward to welcoming members of our youth band back to Sandbach after their Christmas break and look forward to several exciting performance opportunities in 2024.
The band will welcome the Pro-Rege Brass Band B-Orkest in April and will give a joint concert in the afternoon of Sunday 28th April in Sandbach. In June, the young players will have the opportunity to play alongside Foden’s in a joint concert at the Victoria Hall, Hanley.
Once again, we will be working in partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music providing placements to students, giving them the opportunity to shadow the Foden’s tutors as part of their studies. This partnership has proved highly inspirational for the young musicians in the band.
The Youth Band is open to members aged 21 or under who have reached a minimum standard of Grade 5 on a brass or percussion instrument. The Band meet 10 times per year in Sandbach, Cheshire on a Sunday morning (9:45am-1:15pm) with concerts 2-3 times per year.
Players are strongly encouraged to support their existing musical commitments elsewhere, and the schedule for Foden’s Youth Band is aimed at assisting this. Rehearsals are designed to stretch the young players offering them access to experienced high-profile tutors, exciting new repertoire, and high-quality direction.
To find out more and apply before our next rehearsal on Sunday 28th January, please visit https://www.fodensband.co.uk/youth or if you would like any more information, please contact youth band co-ordinator, Melanie Whyle by email fodensyouth@gmail.com
