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Composers Contest
On Sunday 15th June Foden's held the finals of our '23 and under Composers Contest ' at the Royal Northern College of Music. A shortlist of 6 finalists were drawn up by 3 judges, Dr Peter Meechan, Philip Sparke and Miuchael Fowles.
Whit Friday History Makers
On Friday 13th June 2014 Foden's made history by competing in all 11 Tameside Villages, receiving 1st prize at all 11.
Foden's set for Whit Friday Contests
Preparations are well underway for the annual Whit Friday Brass Band Contests. The competitions attract bands from all over the world to compete in this long standing tradition.
Snell CD Released
We are pleased to announce that the bands latest CD release 'We Meet Again' featuring compositions and arrangements by Howard Snell is now available for purchase via the bands online shop The band enjoyed preparing the material for the cd as well as being conducted by Howard.
Composers Contest
The judging panel of Philip Sparke, Dr Peter Meechan and Michael Fowles have now consulted on all the compositions submitted in the 23 and under category of our 2014 Composers Competition, run in partnership with RNCM.
Hello and Goodbyes
In April Alan Hodgkinson (B flat bass) left the band in order to taking a break from banding. During Alan's career he has played with Dobcross, Sellers, Todmorden, Leyland and finally Foden's. The band are pleased to announce that ex Black Dyke player Danny Sinclair will join the band in...
Foden's Improvisation Masterclass
On the 22nd June Foden's Composer-in-Residence Andy Scott and Solo Trombone John Barber will hold a Jazz improvisation class at the Foden's bandroom in Sandbach. At the class Andy and John will give an insight into how the classically-trained musician may unlock the mysteries of jazz and improvising as well as talking...
World Premiere Performance
On the 24th May Foden's performed a concert as part of the prestigious Bury St Edmunds Festival. The first half of the concert featured the World Premiere of a piece commissioned by Foden's from Andrew Duncan entitled 'Cantata'. We were pleased to have Andrew at the premiere which was well received by the audience.
Foden's return to Gawsworth
Foden's will make a welcome return to Gawsworth Hall on the 17th August. The stunning surrounding of the Cheshire stately home plays host to an annual summer season which attracts audiences to see world class musicians, theatre productions and even famous comedians playing in the open air theatre. Tickets for...
Bury St. Edmunds Festival
Next weekend Foden's will perform at the prestigious Bury St Edmunds Festival. The concert will see the world premiere of a new composition commissioned by Foden's from the pen of Andy Duncan as well as his Trombone Concerto performed by John Barber.
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
