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New term for new intake at Foden's Youth

The Foden's Youth Band will be looking to attract lots of new recruits for an academic year of great music making.

Fodens Youth
  The Foden's Youth Band meets monthly through the academic year

Foden's Band may well be focussing its attention on the British Open Championship in Birmingham on the weekend, but it is also planning for the longer term with is commitment to inspiring the next generation of players.

Exciting opportunities

Now entering its 14th year, the Foden's Youth Band continues to offer exciting opportunities for young brass and percussion players aged 21 and under (Grade 5+) in an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere.

Its monthly rehearsal meetings through the academic year aim to provide high-quality music-making through expert tuition and outstanding performance experiences working with Foden's team of professional conductors, tutors, and guest artists.

Focus

The focus is on developing young players through challenging repertoire, exposure to top-level musicianship, and opportunities that complement and extend the experiences offered by school, youth, and local banding programmes.

Now entering its 14th year, the Foden's Youth Band continues to offer exciting opportunities for young brass and percussion players aged 21 and under (Grade 5+) in an inclusive and encouraging atmosphere4BR

Highlights

The 2025/26 season includes a joint concert in June 2026 featuring Foden's Band, Foden's Youth Band, and Oslofjord Brass Band from Norway, as well as partnership with the Royal Northern College of Music, giving band members the chance to interact with and learn from current RNCM students who shadow Foden's tutors.

Find out more

To find out more and apply, please visit: www.fodensband.co.uk/youth

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