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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.
'Reflections' on the British Open 2015
On Saturday 5th September Foden's competed at the 'British Open Contest' held at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham.
Sarah Lenton is awarded the 'Harry Mortimer Award' from the RNCM
On Saturday 5th September Sarah Lenton (the bands solo baritone player) was presented with the 'Harry Mortimer Award' prior to the results ceremony at the British Open.
Launch of Overseas Patrons
Following a number of enquiries from our overseas friends we are pleased to announce the launch of our 'Foden's Overseas Patrons' which has been tailor made to cater for those Patrons who would be unable to take full advantage of being a UK Patron. Further details as well as...
British Open
On the 5th September Foden's will once again compete at the 'British Open Championship' held at the Symphony Hall, Birmingham. The 'Open' is one of the oldest and most sought after trophies in world banding and sees the top 20 brass band in the UK competing each year.
Fanfare Magazine Published
Copies of the 'Foden's Fanfare' magazine now posted to our 500 Patron's The magazine has 16 colour pages and covers band news, work in the community, article from Allan Withington, heritage section, information about the bands charitable status, discounts on cd's and merchandise, forthcoming events / projects as well...
Bramwell Tovey Interview
Earlier this year Foden's were conducted by Bramwel Tovey at the prestigious Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass. In a special interview by John Barber, in partnership with Sandbach Concert Series, Bram talked about his life and inspirations which have led him to become one of the most...
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...
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