On Sunday 4th March, the Blue Coat School Brass Band, Oldham were treated to a training day with principal performers from the Fodens Band. The day was a huge success with the young musicians gaining a valuable insight into what it takes to play in one of the best Brass...
On Sunday the 26th February Fodens competed against 11 top section bands in the North West Area Brass Band Contest (which acts as a qualification for the National Finals which are held each year at the Royal Albert Hall London in October)
Foden's hand out awards Foden's annual Patrons Concert was held at Sandbach School on Tuesday 14th February to over 500 patrons of the band. The capacity audience was entertained as the band conducted by Michael Fowles was put through its paces with favourites such as Washington Grays, Ruler of...
At the beginning of February, Foden’s band made its now annual pilgrimage to Northern Ireland as guests of the Armagh Old Boy’s Brass Band. Now in its 12thconsecutive year, this trip is one of the undoubted highlights of Foden’s hectic concert schedule.
Foden’s workshop with Bolton and Astley Youth Bands
On Sunday 19th February at 9pm, BBC4 will broadcast a documentary about one of Britain's finest musical treasures, composer and saxophonist Barbara Thompson. Described as the 'first lady of jazz' Barbara has over 40 years as a professional musician, created her own musical identity.
On the 11th March Fodens will be presenting 'The Story of Maria von Trapp' at Sandbach School. There will be two concerts, 3.30pm and 6pm which will be conducted by Allan Withington. The innovative family concert production for choir and brass band tells the story of Maria von Trapp and...
On the 28th January Fodens appeared in the 'Festival of Brass' held at the Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester conducted by Mike Fowles, Howard Snell and featuring guest soloist Rex Richardson.
Fodens continue their link with local Lions Youth Band.