Final preparations are being put in place for this weekend’s Foden’s Solo & Quartet Competition.

Besson sponsors

Saturday’s event has attracted over 70 entrants who will provide a full day worth of music making to be adjudicated by Besson artists Roger Webster and John Barber.

There are classes for Slow Melody, Air Varie/Brilliante, Duet and Quartet with a host of great cash prizes and bursaries in place from sponsors and partners, Besson, Audi (Macclesfield), SP&S, Glyn Williams Musical Instruments, Sandbach Town Council, Wrights Printers and Flowcrete,

Special prize

In addition there is a special prize of a commissioned work from the pen of composer Andy Scott to the winner of the Air Varie class.

Brilliant response

Foden’s Andy Rolfe told 4BR that he has been delighted by the response to the inaugural event: "It really has been brilliant,” he said. “We have had a fantastic response from the competitors who range from 11 and under up to the Open class where some very well known soloists from top bands are performing."

And to keep everyone happy throughout the day, Foden’s have organised plenty of other excellent facilities at Sandbach Boys School.

Top motoring brand Audi is providing a corporate hospitality suite, and this will have some of the latest cars on show as well as a celebrity chef to conjure up some tasty treats for visitors4BR

Audi cars

Top motoring brand Audi is providing a corporate hospitality suite, and this will have some of the latest cars on show as well as a celebrity chef to conjure up some tasty treats for visitors.

Refreshments will also be on sale throughout the day, with proceeds going towards the Countess of Chester Hospital ‘Relative Comfort’ appeal.

Trade stands

Various trade stands will also be on site, so players will have the opportunity to buy sheet music, instruments, Foden’s merchandise, music stands, etc.

Evening Concert

To round off the day, Foden’s will give a concert in the evening and, where possible, some of the winning soloists from the competition will be given the opportunity to perform.

Roger Webster will also feature as the evening’s guest soloist.

For more information, please go to: www.fodensband.co.uk