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Belgian assault on Foden's Contest

The upcoming Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Contest has attracted competitors from far and wide.

Foden's
 

Foden’s have reported a significant increase in competitors for their forthcoming Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition day to be held at Sandbach School on November 3rd.

Numbers up

Band Secretary Andy Rolfe told 4BR: "Numbers are up already on last year, so we are going to be very busy.

It’s great that we will have competitors from bands from just about every part of the UK as well as from as far away as Belgium."

Closing date

The closing date for entries is the 20th October, so Andy has emphasised that players will have to be quick as spaces are filling up fast.

"We will accommodate as many players as possible – and we have plenty to offer on the day too, from top notch accompanists and judges to Audi cars for the adults with a bit of spare cash in their pockets!"

Classes

The classes are as follows:

Class 1: 11 & Under Slow Melody
Class 2: 12 & 13 Slow Melody
Class 3: 14 — 16 Slow Melody
Class 4: Open Slow Melody
Class 5: Under 16 Air Varie
Class 6: 16 — 18 Air Varie
Class 7: Open Air Varie
Class 8: 16 & Under Duet
Class 9: Open Duet
Class 10: 16 & Under Quartet
Class 11: Open Quartet
Class 12: Fun Class

we have plenty to offer on the day too, from top notch accompanists and judges to Audi cars for the adults with a bit of spare cash in their pockets!Andy Rolfe

Further information

For further information please go to:

http://youth.fodensband.co.uk/content/details_with_title.php?id=51&contentId=162

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