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Advert: Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

Foden's set to sparkle under Bram Tovey in Chester.

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Glyn Williams Musical Instruments has announced that that tickets sales for the forthcoming self promotional concert by Foden's Band in Chester Cathedral on Saturday 18th September commencing at 7.30pm are in high demand.

Bram Tovey

Fodens Band Chairman, John Barber told 4BR: "The concert will feature Foden's conducted by Bram Tovey with soloists Mark Wilkinson and Glyn Williams along with the Vale Royal Singers, and is attracting supporters and brass band lovers from all over the country."

Varied programme

A varied programme will include music to celebrate the 65th birthday of Edward Gregson, as well as Bram Tovey’s wonderful ‘Coventry Variations’.

A varied programme will include music to celebrate the 65th birthday of Edward Gregson, as well as Bram Tovey’s wonderful ‘Coventry Variations’Glyn Williams Musical Instruments

Proud

Andy Rolfe, Fodens Band Secretary added: "We are very proud to sharing the stage with the Vale Royal Singers, and hope to raise a large amount of money for 'Relative Comfort', the Countess of Chester Hospital charity."

Tickets:

Tickets for the concert can be purchased from the Cathedral's box office on 01244 500959.

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