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Intense response to Area sections with Foden's

There is still time to get in some intensive 2026 Area sectional work with Foden's Band.

Fodens
  The band is offering a chance to gain invaluable early Area insight

Foden's Band have told 4BR that they have been delighted by the response to their 'Intensive Sectional' initiative for players wishing to master their 2026 Regional Championships test-piece parts.

Set up during November to give players an early 'heads up' it sees Michael Fowles and principal players offer their insight and experience in open sessions focussing on each of the section regional works.

The cost of the sessions will be £30 per player, during which they will have the chance to talk to their tutors about any specific issues within the pieces, as well as any general brass playing questions to help them with their development.

Delighted

Band Manger Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "It seems everyone is already planning ahead for 2026 and we have been delighted at the response. The aim is to help and encourage, pinpoint challenges and hopefully help come up with the answers for players.

It's inclusive and supportive and hopefully will help bands in their efforts to qualify for the National Finals."

To register

To register, please email Mark Wilkinson via: marklwilky@hotmail.com by Wednesday 22nd October.

The sessions will take place at Foden's Band HQ at CPG Construction Products Group, Industrial Unit Booth Street, Sandbach (CW11 3QF).

Conductors:

Mentor: Michael Fowles
Saturday 8th November

4th Section: 10.00am — Noon
3rd Section: 12.30pm — 2.30pm
2nd Section: 2.45pm — 4.45pm
1st Section: 5.00pm — 7.00pm

Cornets:

Mentor: Mark Wilkinson
Saturday 22nd November

4th Section: 10.00am — Noon
3rd Section: 12.15pm — 2.15pm
2nd Section: 2.45pm — 4.45pm
1st Section: 5.00pm — 7.00pm

Horns & Flugels:

Mentor: Jonathan Bates
Sunday 16th November

4th Section: 10.00am — Noon
3rd Section: 12.15pm — 2.15pm
2nd Section: 2.45pm — 4.45pm
1st Section: 5.00pm — 7.00pm

Baritones & Euphoniums:

Mentor: Gary Curtin
Saturday 8th November
4th Section: 10.00am — Noon
3rd Section: 12.15pm — 2.15pm
2nd Section: 2.45pm — 4.45pm
1st Section: 5.00pm — 7.00pm

Trombones:

Mentor: John Barber
Sunday 2nd November

4th Section: 10.30am — 12.30pm
3rd Section: 12.45pm — 2.45pm
2nd Section: 3.00pm — 5.00pm
1st Section: 5.15pm — 7.15pm

Basses:

Mentor: Andy Cattanach
Sunday 23rd November

4th Section: 10.00am — Noon
3rd Section: 12.15pm — 2.15pm
2nd Section: 2.45pm — 4.45pm
1st Section: 5.00pm — 7.00pm

Further information is available via marklwilky@hotmail.com ahead of the 22nd October closing date

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