Final touches in place for Foden's contest

Even the homemade cakes have been prepared for a record 135 players and supporters at this weekend's Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet competition in Sandbach.

Everybody has to head to Sandbach this weekend...

Wednesday, 30 October 2019

Foden's Band has announced final plans ahead of its annual Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest this weekend.

The competition takes place on Saturday 2nd November at Sandbach School on Crewe Road (CW11 3NS) and commences at 10.00am.

Largest event

The largest event of its kind in the country, it has attracted a record 135 entrants across 16 different categories, all of whom will be out to try and impress adjudicators Mike Lovatt, John Doyle and Mark Wilkinson, who will also work with young adjudicators selected from the Foden's Youth Band.

As in previous years, piano accompanists are on hand to help the players and during the day, they will benefit from a free master class hosted by Mike Lovatt, where he will give tips and practice ideas as well as well a talk about his incredible musical career.

The event will be stewarded by members of Foden's and as always their culinary skills will be on show with a great selection of homemade hot food and pastries.

Welcome

Foden's spokesperson Andy Rolfe told 4BR: "Once again, we're delighted to be able to welcome people to the event, especially those for overseas.

We would like to thank Kapitol Promotions and Brass Band World for their support, as well as Sandbach Music, Strings & Things, and our main sponsor, Geneva. Without support from these companies we would be unable to host the contest."

We would like to thank Kapitol Promotions and Brass Band World for their support, as well as Sandbach Music, Strings & Things, and our main sponsor, Geneva. Without support from these companies we would be unable to host the contestFoden's Band

Partners pleased

In response, Philip Morris of Kapitol Promotions and Brass Band World magazine said: "We're pleased to have partnered Foden's in this event and support the ethos of the contest aimed at all levels of the banding movement."

Meanwhile, Geneva Group General Manager, Brett Baker added: "We are also delighted to support this excellent event as it reflects our own commitment to encourage and support younger players as well as community banding."

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