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Foden's announce youth partnership link with Besson

Besson Musical Instruments is the latest high profile partner to team up wit the Foden's Youth Band.

Fodens Youth
 

Reigning British Open and National Champions Foden's have announced that Besson Musical Instruments have become an official partner of the Foden's Youth Band.

Success

Now approaching the end of its first academic year, the Youth Band has enjoyed considerable success with acclaimed performances at Manchester Cathedral, the Royal Northern College of Music and most recently at Fallibroome Academy in Macclesfield.

The band’s final performance before the summer break will be in the picturesque surroundings of Gawsworth Hall's open air theatre in July.

Partners

Besson now join Love Music Trust (leader of the Cheshire East Music Hub) and the Royal Northern College of Music as major partners supporting the band.

Co-ordinator Ian Raisbeck told 4BR: "It’s fantastic news that Besson have joined us in supporting young brass talent. With their help we are now able to plan a number of exciting new projects for the next academic year."

It’s fantastic news that Besson have joined us in supporting young brass talent. With their help we are now able to plan a number of exciting new projects for the next academic yearIain Raisbeck

Applications

Applications for new members to join the band are open to players aged 21 or under and of Grade 5 standard or higher.

Anybody interested should see http://www.fodensband.co.uk/

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