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fODEN'S yOUTH

Foden's ready to welcome new influx of youth

September 28, 2018
Foden's Band is looking forward to working with a new intake of young players in their pioneering Junior and Youth Bands...


fODENS

Foden's announce Regent Hall programme

September 22, 2018
You will be able to have a sneak pre-National Championship preview of 'Handel in the Band' with Foden's at Regent Hall the night before the big Albert Hall contest...


cOMPETITN

Foden's announce extra attractions for leading Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest

September 18, 2018
There are some great prizes up for grabs at the forthcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest — from trophies and prizes to awards a new music commissions...


Switzerland

Foden's and Roberts Bakery to lend fund raising help for Lions Youth

September 14, 2018
A special concert to help Lions Youth Brass get from Sandbach to Switzerland next year for the European Youth Championships will take place later this month.


Foden's

Regent Hall attractions on National weekend

September 12, 2018
There are plenty of great musical attractions on offer on the National Finals weekend at Regent Hall.


Fodens

RNCM announces conducting link with Foden's

August 17, 2018
The Royal Northern College of Music has announced an innovative conducting link to North West champion Foden's.


Matt Ford

Foden's tune up on return with Ford

August 17, 2018
Foden's returned from their summer break by linking up with Big Band singer Matt Ford


Firth

Firth maintains national interest a century after death

August 05, 2018
The remarkable, yet tragic musical life of former Foden's principal cornet Edwin Firth continues to hold a fascination for the National press.


Foden's

Double player boost for Foden's

July 25, 2018
Foden's fill solo cornet and solo baritone vacancies with experienced new signings.


Frth

Firth cornet continues to sound on national stage

July 23, 2018
The great Edwin Firth's cornet continues to create media interest and a wonderful sound 100 years after its owners tragic death.


Morrison

Foden's offer two free tickets to see The Wizard of Oz

July 11, 2018
If you want to get along and see the great James Morrison in action at the RNCM in Manchester this weekend, then all you have to do is answer a simple Foden's quiz question.


Mike Lovatt

The Brass Show: Mike Lovatt

July 07, 2018
Iwan Fox and the Brass Show gets to meet the great Mike Lovatt in action on his latest CD project with Foden's Band


Morrison

We're off to play with the Wizard, the wonderful wizard of Oz...

July 04, 2018
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Mark Wilkinson of Foden's Band about their forthcoming concert appearance with James Morrison.


Mike Lovatt

56 degrees and hotter for Lovatt and Foden's

July 01, 2018
It may be hotter than a match head in the city as the Lovin' Spoonful used to sing — but the playing of trumpeter Mike Lovatt has sent it north of boiling point with his CD recording with Foden's Band


Foden's

Plenty of prizes to play for at Foden's annual Solo, Duet & Quartet contest day

June 23, 2018
There really is something to play for at Foden's annual contest — from the youngest to the oldest and all stops in between — including a great new family duet category...


Mark Wilkinson

The sound of Firth restored to former glory

June 12, 2018
The work of Paul Andrews at Brass Toff and the playing talent of Mark Wilkinson has helped recall memories of the sound of the great Foden's cornet player Edwin Firth.


Matt Ford

Foden's to swing it again with Ford

June 06, 2018
Foden's will renew their swing time musical partnership with big band singer Matt Ford this weekend.


Whit Friday sign

Report & Results: 2018 Whit Friday (Tameside)

May 26, 2018
Foden's claim the honours for a 17th time in Tameside on a day of fine competitive music making around the area


eDWIN fIRTH

Foden's greatest cornet player to be honoured

May 24, 2018
Exactly 100 years after his death the memory and talent of the great Edwin Firth will be recalled by Foden's Band in a series of special events.


Foden's

Foden's stars inspire in Wales

May 15, 2018
Stars of Foden's Band inspired players aged 11 to 70 on their recent workshop day trip to Abergele.


isobel daws

BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award to be decided

April 20, 2018
Four talented young musicians will battle to be crowned the BBC Radio 2 Young Brass Award winner tonight in Manchester.


Foden

Cross border inspiration for Foden's

April 17, 2018
Star players from Foden's Band will head across Offa's Dyke later this month to lead a workshop day with in Abergele.


Bach

Foden's opt for Bach on Brussels in Birmingham

April 16, 2018
The Swiss conductor Michael Bach will link up with Foden's for their British Open appearance later this year.


Open

Foden's launch heritage website with golden memories

March 28, 2018
The unique history of one of the most famous names in world banding has been preserved for future generations to explore and enjoy.


fodens

Foden's add Hirst expertise to their line-up

March 21, 2018
Foden's have announced that Carole Hirst has become the band's Strategic Arts Funding Advisor.




BBE

Significant impact brings Editor's Award for BBE

February 1 • The outstanding work of Brass Bands England led by its Brass Foundations Team has been presented with the prestigious Music Teacher Magazine 'Editor's Award' at the Music and Drama Education Awards (MDEA) 2025.


Superbrass

Superbrass Saturday: 25 years of music to celebrate

February 1 • There is a quarter of a century of great music for every level and genre of brass playing to enjoy with the Superbrass catalogue


bbca

Worldwide appeal for conducting prize

February 1 • Entries are now sought from conductors wishing to following in the footsteps of So Matsukawa in winning the Brass Band Conductors' Association's flagship competition.


WaTer

Water aid for players from Blossom Hill

February 1 • If its hydration you require for the Areas this year then why not have a swig in style...


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Friday 31 January • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 7 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

February 1 • Due to some seating changes, Bilton Silver (Rugby) requires a percussionist to join our Championship Section band for the Midlands Regional contest. Rehearsals are held on Monday and Friday at 7-45pm in our own purpose built bandroom.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

January 30 • Reading Band (current joint 1st place in the L&SC 4th section grading tables and 2024 4th section National Finalists) needs a FLUGEL for the Regional contest on 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings with our MD Stephen Bucknell.


Summerbridge & Dacre Silver Band

January 29 • Assistance Principal cornet who is willing to take on solos and lead the band if our principal cornet is away.. We are preparing for a concert with Carlton Main and other concerts in the dales


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

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