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Mark Wilkinson

Shirebrook Council announce more concert and contest support

February 19, 2016
Shirebrook Town Council continues to support brass banding with a weekend of concert and contest music making — and plenty of prize money...


Fodens

Foden's enjoy another taste of musical Armagh

February 11, 2016
The Foden's Band has just returned from their 16th consecutive trip to Armagh to work with players of all ages and abilities.


Gourlay

Interview with James Gourlay

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to James Gourlay at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival


Fodens Youth

Interview with Simon Dobson, Mike Fowles and Mark Bousie

February 02, 2016
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Simon Dobson, Mike Fowles and Mark Bousie at the 2016 RNCM Brass Band Festival


Fodens

New roles for rep and flugel at Foden's

January 13, 2016
Melanie Whyle moves to take flugel role as the experienced Leon Renilson comes in to fill rep seat at Foden's.


Prof Nicholas Childs

Prof Nicholas Childs to conduct Foden's at Area Championship

December 19, 2015
Black Dyke's Director of Music will conduct Foden's at the North West Regional contest in Blackpool in February.


French Horn

Foden's announce French connection

December 17, 2015
French tenor horn star Anthony Galinier will be recording his new CD with Foden's in 2016 as he seeks new artistic projects.


Withington

Withington and Foden's end four year partnership

December 08, 2015
The musical partnership between conductor Allan Withington and Foden's Band has come to an end.


Fodens

Foden's Juniors set for debut

November 19, 2015
The recently formed Foden's Junior Band is set to make their concert debut.


British Sea Power

Foden's all at Sea

November 11, 2015
Foden's Band has linked up with the renowned indie rock/folk band Sea of Power on their latest release.


Fodens

Report & Results: 2015 Foden's Solo, Duet & Ensemble Contest

November 02, 2015
A great day out in Sandbach as entrants from all over Europe impress the judges with their musical talents.


Fodens

Foden's ready for widespread solo influx

October 28, 2015
There are going to be musical accents from different areas and countries on show in Sandbach this weekend.


Percussion

Foden's extend perc closing date

October 07, 2015
Foden's has extended the closing date for percussion entries to its annual Solo & Ensemble contest


Fodens awards

Foden's seek presto entrants

September 25, 2015
If you want to take part in the Foden's Solo & Ensemble contest then you had better be presto about it


Granville Jennings

Foden's honour long serving stalwart

September 23, 2015
Foden's Band has helped honour Granville Jennings — who has notched up a wonderful 60 plus years of dedication and commitment to north west banding.


Fodens Youth

Foden's Youth Band set for kick-off

September 23, 2015
The Foden's Youth Band will kick off their fourth season with a hard working weekend of rehearsals and team building.


Sarah Lenton

Lenton joy at Mortimer Trust Award

September 11, 2015
Foden's Sarah Lenton is to use her Harry Mortimer Trust Award to work on a new baritone commission with American composer Nate Kimball.


Fodens

Foden's set for further investment in youth

September 11, 2015
Foden's Band will be ensuring a long term supply of future players with the news of the formation of their new Junior Band.


jOHN bARBER

Barber in shop window at Bridgewater

September 08, 2015
Foden's star trombonist will be centre stage at Bridgewater Hll on the wekend with the premiere of a new trombone concerto.


Fodens

Foden's stars lead Armagh Summer school

August 18, 2015
Star tutors from Foden's Band lead the musical way once again in Armagh.


Fodens

Foden's welcome Swiss principal

July 04, 2015
The departure of cornet player Andrew Stevenson to the RAF, sees Foden's gain a Swiss replacement.


Lyndon Baglin

Foden's announce new prizes for solo winners

June 29, 2015
There will be even more great prizes to win at this year's Foden's Solo Competition — with a great link to a brace of famous euph stars...


David Gillson

Gillson joins Foden's

June 27, 2015
BBC Radio Young Brass finalist David Gillson joins Foden's on flugel horn.


David Thornton

Foden's announce Thornton appointment

June 05, 2015
David Thornton to make move from Brighouse & Rastrick to Foden's as euphonium musical chairs begins at top bands.


Glyn and Helen Williams

Foden's loss is Cory's gain as Williams duo depart for Wales

June 04, 2015
Foden's stars Glyn and Helen Williams make the heart wrenching decision to move from Foden's to Cory.




Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Gala Theatre

Durham focus for North of England Area contenders

March 19 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and York later in the year.


Stevanage

Bands get ready for London & SC Area challenges

March 19 • Stevenage Arts & Leisure Centre will host 76 bands battling for National Finals qualification this weekend.


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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