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Gary Curtin

Curtin drawn to Sterling

July 07, 2017
Euphonium star Gary Curtin has joined the Sterling Instruments stable of international performance artists.


odens

Foden's success keep them busy, busy, busy

June 15, 2017
A weekend of contests, competition and concerts ensure that Foden's keep in playing trim...


Fodens

Foden's look to improvise

June 14, 2017
In the second of their acclaimed series as part of their Three Year Strategic Music and Audience Development Plan, John Barber and Andy Scott look at the topic of musical improvisation.


Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2017 Whit Friday (Tameside)

June 10, 2017
It's a landside victory for Foden's as nine first prizes make it sixteen Tameside titles in the last seventeen years


HANDS

A hit for six as Foden's get ready for conducting challenge

June 06, 2017
The final of the NABBC Conducting Competition this weekend will see Foden's under the baton of six new MDs plus last year's winner in one night.


Jonathan Bates

Bates shines light on Geneva National Horn Spotlight

May 19, 2017
Foden's star Jonathan Bates was the leading light in the recent Geneva Group sponsored National Tenor Horn Spotlight.


Foden's

Foden's to lead Danish celebrations in Aalborg

May 19, 2017
Foden's fly to Denmark this weekend to help a wonderful festival celebrate its 10th anniversary


Fodens Youth Band

Foden's family set for Warrington celebration

May 12, 2017
The family of bands that make up the Foden's organisation will be showcasing their talents in Warrington in June.


Fodens

Sunday best for Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition

May 10, 2017
The 7th Foden's Open Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition will be held on Sunday 29th October this year — so make a note and play a few as well for a chance to win great prizes when you sign up.


Fodens Groove

Groovy kind of guys...

May 07, 2017
Andy Scott and John Barber have a produced the first of three cracking videos looking at what exactly makes up musical style, feel and groove.


Fodens bist

Foden's gain first returns in restoring former glory

April 21, 2017
Some of the historic Foden's memorabilia has been restored and returned to the band after expert conservation and restoration work.


Fodens

Jimmie to get Foden's mark of musical respect

April 20, 2017
The great Foden's Band stalwart Jimmie Charles will get a wonderful mark of musical respect thanks to composer Andy Scott and the help of pledges towards the work he is doing to restore Foden's history.


Youth audience

Foden's take the ticket lead for youth

April 17, 2017
An inventive audience development initiative by Foden's hopes to see the North West champion attract a new generation of youthful listeners.


Anna Hughes Williams

Mortimer Medal delight for Anna

April 15, 2017
Anna Hughes-Williams has been reflecting on the news that she is to be awarded the Mortimer Medal for her outstanding work with young brass band players.


Jonathan Bates

Foden's confirm Bates signing

April 05, 2017
Jonathan Bates becomes the new solo horn at Foden's


Foden's Band

Death of Alex English

April 05, 2017
The death has been reported of the former Foden's solo trombone player Alex English.


Wallace Collection

Foden's to showcase rare works with Wallace Collection

March 31, 2017
Foden's will perform with the renowned Wallace Collection in a concert at the RNCM next month — featuring rarely heard works by Derek Bourgeois and Michael Tilson Thomas.


Darren Lea in action

Lea lines up with Foden's

March 31, 2017
Foden's Band has announced the signing of Jaguar Land Rover principal cornet Darren Lea to their front row cornet team.


Sandbach

Foden's signs of the times

March 23, 2017
The name of Foden's Band will be on view to the world as you pass through the villages near its home in Sandbach


Fodens

Foden's come with gifts for loyal patrons

February 25, 2017
The defending North West Regional Champion enjoys a great response from their loyal patron's.


Sshhmutes logo

Foden's become the latest to Sshh up in practice

February 17, 2017
North West Area champions Foden's become the latest elite level performers to ope for the Sshhmutes


Fodens

Foden's thanks for 30 years of special patronage

February 10, 2017
Foden's Band will be thanking a very special of group of long term supporters this year.


Foden's

Foden's enjoy latest Armagh visit

February 09, 2017
Foden's annual trip to Armagh once again provided plenty of musical highlights.


Marin Ellerby

Interview feature with Martin Ellerby and Foden's Band

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Martin Ellerby as he works with Foden's Band and conductor James Gourlay ahead of their RNCM Festival performance.


Lode Violet

Performance of Lode Violet

February 07, 2017
The opportunity to enjoy the performance of 'From a Sepia Photograph' by Bramwell Tovey performed by Lode Violet and Foden's Band.




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


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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