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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.


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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.


James Morrison

Foden's set for Morrison quartet link

March 13, 2018
Foden's has announced that they will appear alongside the famous James Morrison Quartet at the RNCM in Manchester in July.


Winter Gardens

Report & Results: 2018 North West Regional Championships: Championship Section

February 25, 2018
Foden's make it an imposing hat-trick in Blackpool with Leyland and pre-qualified Fairey in London.




whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13 • Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Flookburgh band

December 9 • Flookburgh Band Vacancy ........ Musical Director . . We are newly promoted to the Second Section and looking for an inspirational Musical Director to lead us forward!. Concerts: 5 main concerts per year + summer engagements . .


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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