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Arts Council England’s National Lottery funded 'Catalyst' programme
Foden’s Band are pleased to announce that they have been successful in obtaining funding through Arts Council England’s National Lottery funded 'Catalyst' programme. The band have been awarded £17,819 towards a total project cost of £20,875.
Foden's and Matt Ford concert review
Thank you to 4barsrest for attending and reviewing our recent concert at Clonter Opera with Matt Ford
Foden's Launch Heritage Website
In 2016 Foden's announced that they had been successful in an application to the 'Heritage Lottery Fund' for a 'Heritage and Digital Project' with work commencing in December '16 with a finished timeline of March '18.
Edwin Firth Celebration Concert
Edwin Firth was born at Skipton on 23rd December 1888 into a banding family. His grandfather, Greenwood Firth, had been solo trombone with Black Dyke for twenty-five years, while his father Squire Firth had been a cornet player with the same band.
RNCM Brass Band Festival
Foden's are delighted to have been invited once again to perform at the prestigious 'RNCM Brass Band Festival' in January 2018. The festival is regarded as one of the most important festivals of brass band music, often featuring new commissions, ground breaking performances of contemporary repertoire as well as classics...
Radio 2 Young Brass Award
Foden's are delighted to have been invited once again to accompany eight short listed musicians in the semi finals of the 'Radio 2 Young Brass Award' in February.
Foden's launch Instagram page
Foden's have launched their brand new Instagram page where followers will be able to see regular updates from concerts and events, video footage, player features and news items from within the bandroom.
Foden's thank their supporters
Foden's would like all their supporters who braved the terrible weather to attend our Christmas Concert on the 10th December in Sandbach.
Foden's unearth musical gems as part of their Heritage Funding award
In October 2016 Foden's were successful in a application to the 'Heritage Lottery Fund' for a 'Heritage and Digital Project' that would see the digitisation of the bands historical artefacts, original 78's recordings (outside of copyright) as well as original manuscripts.
Foden's round off a successful year
On Sunday 10th December Foden's will hold their annual Christmas Concert at Sandbach Boys School commencing at 7.30pm with entry via pay on the door.
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
