*
banner

Curtin drawn to Foden's

Foden's act quickly to fill solo euphonium vacancy by securing the services of Gary Curtin from Black Dyke.

Gary Curtin
  Gary Curtin won numerous awards with Black Dyke on major contest stages

Foden's have acted quickly to fill their solo euphonium vacancy following the departure of David Thornton to Brighouse & Rastrick, with confirmation that Black Dyke's Gary Curtin will move from Queensbury to Sandbach to take on the role from January.

Sheer joy

Gary told 4BR: "My time at Black Dyke has genuinely been a dream come true. To achieve so much with the band; winning contests and a number of solo prizes, as well as taking part in so many brilliant concerts has been a sheer joy."

He added: "With getting married next year and life moving on, it's time to make some changes especially in regard to the amount of time I spend on the road.

Foden's is very close to where I live and following the departure of David Thornton I spoke to Band Manager Mark Wilkinson and I decided that it was the right time to make the move.

I'm looking forward to becoming part of the band's future plans; working with Bramwell Tovey and Michael Fowles as well as being part of the exciting initiatives and projects that they already have in place."

I'm looking forward to becoming part of the band's future plans; working with Bramwell Tovey and Michael Fowles as well as being part of the exciting initiatives and projects that they already have in placeGary Curtin

One person we wanted

Meanwhile, Foden's Band Manager Mark Wilkinson added: "When the solo euphonium position became vacant there was only one person that we wanted.

Gary is undoubtedly one of the world's leading euphonium stars, with such a proven track record. Everyone associated with Foden's is delighted that he has agreed to join."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Childrens Band

Principal leads at NYBBGB Children's Band

July 28 • Young leaders get ready for a busy week of music making and concert finale.


Gavin Higgins

Higgins takes composer lead at Three Choirs Festival

July 28 • The award winning composer becomes the inaugural Associate Composer of the globally renowned Three Choirs Festival.


Richard Fice Award

Adams claims Richard Fice Award

July 28 • French horn player Jacob Adams has become the latest winner of the Richard Fice Memorial Award.


Fermanagh

Fantastic music making in Fermanagh

July 28 • A host of participants enjoyed themselves on the recent Fermanagh & Tyrone Brass Band Summer School.


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


The Lindley Band - Parp and a Pint

Wednesday 6 August • 14a Holly Bank Road. Lindley. Huddersfield . West Yorkshire HD3 3 JE


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Saffron Hall

Wednesday 27 August • Saffron Hall, Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 4UH


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Alder Valley Brass

July 28 • We are looking for BBb bass and soprano cornet players to join our ambitious, busy and sociable 2nd section band (national finalists 2023) with a good blend of concerts, engagements and contests. Rehearsals Mondays and Thursdays 8-10pm in Farnham, Surrey


Dodworth Colliery MW Brass Band

July 25 • Ready for a NEW Music Challenge?. . Dodworth Brass Band, is looking for a new principal cornet as our current player prepares for retirement. Just 5mins from J37 M1. . friendly welcoming band with a packed calendar of exciting concerts & events. . . S75 3RF


Enderby Band

July 24 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire) are a Championship section band looking for: Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). We are an ambitious, friendly, band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd