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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.




RAH

MPs vote against Albert Hall ticket proposals

June 16 • A Private Members Bill to amend the constitution of the charity that runs the Royal Albert Hall and its long held ticketing policy has been defeated in Parliament amid accusations of "outrageous profiteering".


pocast

4BR Review: Episode 19

June 15 • Join Iwan Fox and Chris Thomas on Wednesday 17th June at 7.00pm for the latest live broadcast 4BR Review.


Thoresby

Result: 2026 Wetherby March & Hymn Tune

June 15 • Thoresby Colliery takes 'The Drovers' march and hymn tune honours in Wetherby.


Newstead

Result: 2026 East Midlands March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 15 • Newstead Brass lead the march and hymn way to victory at a sunny Harborough.


Barnsley Brass - Black Dyke Band

Thursday 25 June • St Mary's Church. Church Street. Barnsley S70 2AH


Regent Hall Concerts - Junior Guildhall Brass Band

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Royal Sackbut Collective

Friday 26 June • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Mossley Band

Sunday 28 June • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Longridge Band

June 16 • Longridge Band invite applications for the positions of Flugel and Eb Bass.. We are a friendly and committed band that enjoys a great balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. A contribution to travel expenses are provided.


Harrogate Band

June 15 • After a fantastic result at the Wetherby Drovers Contest, The Harrogate Band are looking for a front row and a back row cornet player to complete the team. Rehearsals Weds 8pm with occasional Sundays at our own bandroom with great transport links


Tintwistle Band

June 15 • We have a vacancy for soprano cornet, and with lots of exciting engagements coming up would love to get this seat filled!. As a second section band,we rehearse every Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our bandroom in Tintwistle under the baton of MD Jim Henson.


Craig Roberts

BA (Hons), MA
Conductor / Adjudicator


               

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