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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.


Russell Gray

Gray appointed to orchestral MD role in USA

September 02, 2023
Russell Gray has been appointed as Musical Director of the Minneapolis Pops Orchestra.


Fodens

Foden's renew link to East Anglia

August 30, 2023
Players from the National Champion will return to East Anglia later this year as part of the local Association's banding events.


Fodens

Inclusive lead made by Foden's

August 23, 2023
A pioneering partnership between the National Champion, Love Music Trust and Warwick Music Group offers a future of musical inclusiveness for hearing impaired and deaf children.


Curtin

Curtin's open for Adams showroom evening

August 07, 2023
Gary Curtin will be holding a special open evening to showcase the trio of Adams euphoniums that are now making such a mark on the brass band world.


Fodens

Foden's celebrate new female compositional voices

July 13, 2023
Naomi Hill becomes the first winner of the Foden's Band 'Female Composition Initiative' with her work, 'What a Saviour!'


Fodens

Foden's to preview National mountain assault

July 08, 2023
The National champion will be at Regent Hall the night before they look to make it three wins in a row on Edward Gregson's test-piece.


fODENS

Foden's announce trio of works by female composers

July 05, 2023
Three new works by young female composers will be performed by the National Champion as part of their latest Arts Council England initiative.


Fodens

Foden's complete Heaton Legacy with special recording

July 01, 2023
Foden's Band has recorded a special Heaton Legacy documentary with Paul Hindmarsh and World of Sound for the Wobplay.com multi-media platform.


Fodens Youth

Raisbeck bows out after a decade of youth inspiration

June 20, 2023
Ian Raisbeck bows out with pride after a decade and more of inspirational leadership with the Foden's Youth Band


Foden

Foden's thank composer submissions

June 11, 2023
National Champions thank writers who have entered their latest composer initiative.


EABBA

Stalwarts honoured on Coronation weekend in East Anglia

May 27, 2023
A group of wonderful brass band stalwarts were honoured by presentations from East Anglian Brass Band Association.


Paul Mealor

Paul Mealor to work with Foden's in presidential role

May 11, 2023
The world renowned classical music composer Paul Mealor has become the new President of the National Champion, Foden's.


Holst and Arnold

Fund raising continues for major recording projects

April 20, 2023
The Gustav Holst and Malcolm Arnold Societies aim to raise funds for major CD releases from Cory and Foden's.


Fodenlovemusic

Foden's help get youngsters into the swing of things

April 18, 2023
National Champion link up with Matt Ford and Love Music Trust to inspire youngsters in the Big Band tradition.


Fodens Arts

Foden's inspire Arts awards for youngsters

March 24, 2023
23 youngsters have gained a recognised qualification award for their work inspired by Foden's Band.


Corniton

Foden's to lead Coronation memories

March 17, 2023
The National Champion's visit to Norwich on Coronation weekend will provide the chance to remember the brass bands of 1937 and 1953.


Fodens

Foden's head to Ludlow

March 16, 2023
If you are around the Ludlow area on Saturday why not pop in and enjoy the National Champions amid the splendour of its Norman Church.


Fodens

New composer initiative at Foden's

March 10, 2023
The National Champion is offering young female composers an opportunity to write for the brass band medium with their new Arts Council England backed initiative.


Foden

Foden's in Coronation mode in Norwich

February 21, 2023
The National Champion will be hosting a workshop plus a special Coronation Concert in Norwich on the big day in May.


Fodens

Foden's to head to Morley

February 16, 2023
The National Champion will be in Morley on Saturday 4th March as part of the Leeds 'Best of Brass' series.


Foden's

Case study Heritage accolade for Foden's

February 03, 2023
The National Champion's outstanding work in preserving and celebrating their history has earned them case study status from the Heritage Lottery.


Foden

Past, present and future for Foden's at home and at RNCM Festival

January 24, 2023
A new 'Heritage Centre' will help secure the future as well celebrate the National Champion's rich history, whilst their RNCM appearance this weekend will do the same...


Fodens

Foden's and Gray partner ConductIT project

January 21, 2023
Foden's preparation and performances under Russell Gray are now part of the worldwide (and free) ConductIT programme.




bRITISH oPEN

British Open tickets on sale

May 16 • The box office will open at 10.00am on Friday 16th May for tickets for the 171st British Open Championship.


Open test

Study scores now available for Open test-piece

May 16 • If you want to make sure you have a better idea about what will be heard at Symphony Hall you can get your hands on a study score now.


Linz

Linz to welcome Euros in 2026

May 16 • The European Championships will return to Linz in 2026 — with tickets going on sale in October.


Mike Lovatt

Brass Band World magazine: Latest edition out now

May 16 • The latest edition of the leading brass band magazine is now out — packed with news, reviews, articles, interviews and opinions.


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.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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