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Whit Friday

Report & Results: 2024 Tameside Whit Friday

May 25, 2024
Foden's in Presidential form as they retain their Tameside Whit Friday hegemony with eight first prizes from the all important voters.


Fodens

Webb designed for Foden's

May 15, 2024
Oliver Webb has become the new second trombone at Foden's Band.


Fodens

World Rankings: April update

April 16, 2024
After a busy start to the contesting year, the first Band Supplies — 4barsrest World rankings update of the year sees Foden's sitting proudly at the top.


Elgar Festival

Elgar Festival trio to showcase major programmes

April 04, 2024
Foden's, Brighouse & Rastrick and Cory will provide major programmes of repertoire at the inaugural Elgar International Festival of Brass in June.


Foden

Free tickets on offer for Foden's

March 07, 2024
The British Open champion is offering free tickets for under 18's for their concert in Congleton later this month.


Pro Rege

Foden's Youth to welcome Dutch friends

March 06, 2024
Foden's Youth Band will welcome Pro Rege B Band from the Netherlands for a day of joint music making in April.


mid winter

Players enjoy Mid Winter pep from Foden's trio

February 28, 2024
Michael Fowles, Gary Curtin and Mark Wilkinson helped give 65 players a great musical uplift at their recent SWBBA Mid Winter workshop weekend.


Fodn

Foden's enjoy Armagh return

February 15, 2024
A well fed Foden's Band certainly enjoyed their most recent trip to Armagh to meet up with old and new friends.


unibrass

Foden's and Fountain confirm UniBrass Gala Concert sets

February 09, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert champion and LSO Principal trumpet James Fountain confirm their sets for the UniBrass Gala Concert next weekend.


Foden's

Foden's RNCM performance now on Wobplay

February 06, 2024
Foden's absorbing fusion of musical flavours to open the 2024 RNCM International Brass Band Festival can now be enjoyed again and again...


Wilfred Heaton

Heaton Legacy documentary released

January 26, 2024
The remarkable life and music of composer Wilfred Heaton is explored in a new documentary release by Paul Hindmarsh and Foden's Band.


UniBrass

Fountain and Foden's headline UniBrass Gala Concert

January 18, 2024
The principal trumpet of the London Symphony Orchestra and the world's number 1 ranked band will provide the Gala Concert entertainment at this year's UniBrass Championships.


Fodens

Foden's Youth look forward to exciting 2024

January 08, 2024
The talented youngsters of the Foden's Youth Band have plenty to look forward to this year — and there is a great opportunity to be a part of it.


Fodens

Foden's set to enjoy new HaBiT in Towcester

January 06, 2024
The British Open and Brass in Concert Champion will head to Towcester for the outreach day.


Paul Mealor

Sovereign recognition for Mealor

December 31, 2023
Composer Paul Mealor has been appointed a Lieutenant of the Royal Victoria Order — a personal gift from King Charles III.


Awards

2023 4BR Player of the Year

December 25, 2023
The breathtakingly brilliant euphonium star Gary Curtin is the 4BR Player of the Year


Awards

2023 4BR Contest Performance of the Year

December 25, 2023
Foden's winning performance at the British Open Championship takes the honours.


Foden's

Awards and treats for Foden's patrons and players

December 19, 2023
Mike Warriner, Terri Yates and Gary Curtin receive well deserved recognition at Foden's annual Christmas Concert.


Fodens

Extra GARD protection for Foden's

December 17, 2023
The bass team at Foden's will gain extra protection thanks to their partnership link with GARDBags.


Fodens VAT

Foden's welcome VAT approach

November 02, 2023
Foden's have made a new business partnership connection with a VAT & Customs consultancy firm.


Foden's Band with Russell Gray

World Rankings: October update

October 25, 2023
Foden's takes the number 1 spot following its runner-up result at the Nationals.


Foden

Foden's buzzing ahead of Albert Hall defence

October 12, 2023
Foden's has launched its latest community outreach project with a musical link to the over 50s.


Fodens

Foden's head to Regent Hall before National assault

October 10, 2023
The defending National Champion will one again appear at Regent Hall as they look to claim a National hat-trick on Edward Gregson's 'Of Men and Mountains'.


Foden's Band celebrating

World Rankings: September update

September 16, 2023
Foden's edge closer to number 1 spot following their impressive victory in Birmingham last weekend.


British Open

Report & Result: 2023 British Open Championship

September 09, 2023
Foden's delivers an appropriately scorching account of Sand and Stars to win the 169th British Open title at a sun cooked Symphony Hall.




Sage

2025 Brass in Concert Championship draws confirmed

May 13 • The draws for the Brass in Concert and Youth Brass in Concert Championships were made in Stavanger.


EBBA

New additions to EBBA Music Commission

May 13 • Ben Haemhouts and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler take new roles with EBBA's Music Commission.


swiss

Swiss winners enjoy Geneva trip to Stavanger

May 13 • A trio of fast paced Valaisia Brass Band supporters made sure they bagged a brace of combi-tickets for the main event at the European Championships.


Rob Hanson

King's Award for Enterprise for John Packer Ltd

May 13 • The UK-based musical instrument manufacturer, distributor and retailer, has been presented with the King's Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category for the second time.


Barnsley Brass - Quiz Me Baby One More Time

Saturday 17 May • Worsbrough Miners Welfare. Park Road. Worsbrough Bridge. Barnsley S70 5LJ


Dobcross Silver Band - 150th Anniversary and reunion Concert

Sunday 18 May • Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


The Hepworth Band - Albie Sugden Foundation Charity Concert

Saturday 24 May • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Ocean Brass - Segalula A Capella

Saturday 31 May • Jubilee Hall, Little Shore Lane, Bishop's Waltham SO32 1ED


Contest: Whit Friday March Contests

Friday 13 June • Saddleworth & Tameside OL3


Newstead Brass

May 12 • Newstead Brass is looking to recruit a PRINCIPAL CORNET player to join our ambitious and hardworking Championship Section band.. . With an exciting schedule ahead, this is a rare chance to join our ranks as we look to achieve further success as a team.


Lofthouse2000 Brass Band

May 12 • Lofthouse are currently recruiting for Kit, Bass (Bb & Eb), Baritone, Bass Trombone and Cornets. We are a 3rd section contesting band with regular concerts and events throughout the year and would love to fill our happy team with keen players.


Petworth Town Band

May 12 • Petworth Town. Band have vacancies for CORNETS and TUBA. We are an enthusiastic non contesting band with a thriving list of concerts and engagements throughout the year and are led by our passionate and inspirational MD Paula Streeter.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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