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Foden's announce that David Thornton has joined the band on Solo Euphonium
Foden's announce that David Thornton has joined the band on Solo Euphonium.
Glyn and Helen say goodbye to Foden's
Glyn and Helen Williams would like to announce that their combined 35 year connection with Foden's Band will come to an end this Summer as they have made the huge decision to re-locate to South Wales and to take up the Solo Euphonium and Flugel positions with the Cory Band.
Patrons Concert and Awards Success
On Tuesday 17th February Foden's held their annual 'Patrons Concert' to the bands 500 plus patrons at Sandbach School. During the concert the band performed a number of pieces under the direction of Michael Fowles from their latest CD recording 'Patrons Choice 8' which was released at this concert.
John Barber gets married
On Saturday 14th February band Chairman and Solo Trombone player John Barber married his fiancee Grace in Sandbach. The Band were delighted to perform music of
New Solo Horn Signs
Foden's are pleased to announce the signing of Steve Ridler on Solo Horn. Speaking about the appointment Mark Wilkinson commented 'All at Foden's are pleased to welcome Steve to the band following the departure of Dan Powell who has moved away from the area.
Glyn celebrates 20 years
On the 17th January Glyn Williams celebrated 20 years as the bands Solo Euphonium player. During this time Glyn has confirmed his place as one of the leading Euphonium players in the World with various instrumental awards at the Open, Nationals and Brass in Concert Championships. Nick Childs (Glyn's tutor at the time...
Foden's announce Bflat Bass signing
Foden's are pleased to announce the signing of Jonny Shaw who joins from the Milnrow Band where he has been a member for the past 3 years.Prior to joining Milnrow Jonny has been a member of Fairey's as well as Brighouse and Rastrick with whom he won the nationals in...
Solo Contest - 2nd November
We are pleased to announce that our 2nd adjudicator for the Foden's Solo Contest on the 1st November will be our very own Glyn Williams Glyn Williams was born in Aberystwyth, where he was introduced to music by his Uncle, and enjoyed playing euphonium with Towyn Silver, Royal Oakley and...
Hellos and Goodbyes
In April Alan Hodgkinson (B flat bass) decide that he would be taking a break from banding. Taking Alan's place upto the British Open will be Danny Sinclair (ex Black Dyke). In May Nicky Lees (3rd Cornet) left the band after 4 years to take up a position with Grimethorpe.
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...
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
