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Fodens sign Bousie

Major scoop for Masters champion as euph star joins the ranks.

Bousie
 

The first major player move of the post National contest period has taken place.

Masters Champion Foden's has announced the signing of Mark Bousie on 2nd Euphonium.

Impressive

The former principal euphonium of Sellers International and more recently Faireys, was last heard on impressive form helping Rothwell Temperance into a well deservd fourth place at the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall.

We are extremely pleased to have secured the signing of Mark who brings a wealth of experience to the bandMark Wilkinson

Pleased

Foden's Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "We are extremely pleased to have secured the signing of Mark who brings a wealth of experience to the band as well as being regarded as one of the finest euphonium players in the country. We would also like to thank Shaun Hudson who is taking a break from banding for his services to Foden's."

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