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Foden's to give Dream preview ahead of Albert Hall

Foden's will once again provide the musical prelude to the Royal Albert Hall National Final.

Regent Hall
  Foden's will preview the test-piece 'Harrison's Dream' at the event

Foden's Band has confirmed that it will be making its regular eve of National Final appearance at Regent Hall later this year.

The band will take to the stage on Friday 4th October at 7.45pm under the direction of Russell Gray and will preview Peter Graham's 'Harrison's Dream' ahead of the event at the Royal Albert Hall.

Harrison's Dream

Speaking about the concert Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "Foden's always enjoy performing to such an appreciative and large audience ahead of the National Finals.

We will of course preview 'Harrison's Dream' alongside several concert and solo items yet to be confirmed. We are grateful to Yamaha Musical Instruments who will be the official sponsor for the concert."

Tickets:

Tickets are unreserved and available via: www.priorbooking.com/u/fodens or emailing tickets@fodensband.co.uk

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