The current British Open Champions Foden's have announced the appointment of Mike Fowles as their new 'Associate Conductor'

Impressed

Speaking to 4BR, Mark Wilkinson said: "Foden's are extremely pleased to have secured the services of Mike Fowles. Mike has worked with the band on a number of occasions where we have been extremely impressed by his professionalism, organisation skills and work rate.

Mark added: "Over the past couple of years Fodens have used a number of different conductors for rehearsals and concerts but wished to have more stability from the middle and Mike is the ideal person for this."

Mike is a very talented conductor who joins Fodens with a fantastic reputation and track record, and I am looking forward to working with himGarry Cutt

Delighted

Speaking about his appointment Mike told 4BR: "I am delighted to have reached an agreement to become Associate Conductor with this fine band. We have worked together a number of times in the last couple of years and I'm looking forward to the time ahead and the musical possibilities with players of this calibre."

Pleased

Professional MD Garry Cutt added: "I am extremely pleased that we have secured Mikes services. Mike is a very talented conductor who joins Fodens with a fantastic reputation and track record, and I am looking forward to working with him."