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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.


Russell Gray

Interview with Russell Gray

September 08, 2023
We catch up with the Scottish conductor as he seeks to claim his first British Open title and looks forward to becoming a 'Pops' star in Minneapolis.


Fodens Youth Band

Foden's Youth ready for new season with new players

September 07, 2023
Youngsters wishing to apply to be part of the Foden's Youth Band will have plenty to look forward to over the coming year.




Herbert

The Brass Band Story set for publication

February 26 • A new book written by Prof Trevor Herbert and aimed at general readers interested in an overall analysis and insight into the brass band movement in the UK and beyond, is to be published in July.


Desford

Small drop in Midlands Area entrants

February 26 • 69 bands will compete at the Midlands Regional Championships over two weekends in March.


Perth

Positive uptake for Scottish title challenges

February 26 • There will be two full days of competitive and non-competitive music making at the 2026 Scottish Championship in Perth.


Riverside

Line-ups for North of England Area confirmed

February 26 • 42 bands will take to the stage in Durham to try and claim their places at London and Cheltenham later in the year.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


Simon Gresswell


Conductor, adjudicator, tutor, tuba specialist


               

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