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HANDS

A hit for six as Foden's get ready for conducting challenge

June 06, 2017
The final of the NABBC Conducting Competition this weekend will see Foden's under the baton of six new MDs plus last year's winner in one night.


Jonathan Bates

Bates shines light on Geneva National Horn Spotlight

May 19, 2017
Foden's star Jonathan Bates was the leading light in the recent Geneva Group sponsored National Tenor Horn Spotlight.


Foden's

Foden's to lead Danish celebrations in Aalborg

May 19, 2017
Foden's fly to Denmark this weekend to help a wonderful festival celebrate its 10th anniversary


Fodens Youth Band

Foden's family set for Warrington celebration

May 12, 2017
The family of bands that make up the Foden's organisation will be showcasing their talents in Warrington in June.


Fodens

Sunday best for Foden's Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition

May 10, 2017
The 7th Foden's Open Solo, Duet & Quartet Competition will be held on Sunday 29th October this year — so make a note and play a few as well for a chance to win great prizes when you sign up.


Fodens Groove

Groovy kind of guys...

May 07, 2017
Andy Scott and John Barber have a produced the first of three cracking videos looking at what exactly makes up musical style, feel and groove.


Fodens bist

Foden's gain first returns in restoring former glory

April 21, 2017
Some of the historic Foden's memorabilia has been restored and returned to the band after expert conservation and restoration work.


Fodens

Jimmie to get Foden's mark of musical respect

April 20, 2017
The great Foden's Band stalwart Jimmie Charles will get a wonderful mark of musical respect thanks to composer Andy Scott and the help of pledges towards the work he is doing to restore Foden's history.


Youth audience

Foden's take the ticket lead for youth

April 17, 2017
An inventive audience development initiative by Foden's hopes to see the North West champion attract a new generation of youthful listeners.


Anna Hughes Williams

Mortimer Medal delight for Anna

April 15, 2017
Anna Hughes-Williams has been reflecting on the news that she is to be awarded the Mortimer Medal for her outstanding work with young brass band players.


Jonathan Bates

Foden's confirm Bates signing

April 05, 2017
Jonathan Bates becomes the new solo horn at Foden's


Foden's Band

Death of Alex English

April 05, 2017
The death has been reported of the former Foden's solo trombone player Alex English.


Wallace Collection

Foden's to showcase rare works with Wallace Collection

March 31, 2017
Foden's will perform with the renowned Wallace Collection in a concert at the RNCM next month — featuring rarely heard works by Derek Bourgeois and Michael Tilson Thomas.


Darren Lea in action

Lea lines up with Foden's

March 31, 2017
Foden's Band has announced the signing of Jaguar Land Rover principal cornet Darren Lea to their front row cornet team.


Sandbach

Foden's signs of the times

March 23, 2017
The name of Foden's Band will be on view to the world as you pass through the villages near its home in Sandbach


Fodens

Foden's come with gifts for loyal patrons

February 25, 2017
The defending North West Regional Champion enjoys a great response from their loyal patron's.


Sshhmutes logo

Foden's become the latest to Sshh up in practice

February 17, 2017
North West Area champions Foden's become the latest elite level performers to ope for the Sshhmutes


Fodens

Foden's thanks for 30 years of special patronage

February 10, 2017
Foden's Band will be thanking a very special of group of long term supporters this year.


Foden's

Foden's enjoy latest Armagh visit

February 09, 2017
Foden's annual trip to Armagh once again provided plenty of musical highlights.


Marin Ellerby

Interview feature with Martin Ellerby and Foden's Band

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to composer Martin Ellerby as he works with Foden's Band and conductor James Gourlay ahead of their RNCM Festival performance.


Lode Violet

Performance of Lode Violet

February 07, 2017
The opportunity to enjoy the performance of 'From a Sepia Photograph' by Bramwell Tovey performed by Lode Violet and Foden's Band.


NDY sCOTT

Interview with Rex Richardson

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to the American trumpet star ahead of his performance at the RNCM Brass Band Festival


James Gourlay

Interview with James Gourlay

February 07, 2017
4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to James Gourlay about his work and career in Pittsburgh in the USA and his plans for 2017 and way, way beyond...


fODENS

Fancy joining Foden's for University challenge?

February 07, 2017
If you want to improve your playing then why not join the players of Foden's at Keele University to add extra marks to your music grades...


Prof Nicholas Childs

Childs to lead Foden's Area defence

February 01, 2017
Black Dyke Director of Music Prof Nicholas Childs will once again lead Foden's at the North West Regional Championships.




podcast

Join us now — 4BR Review podcast: Lessons from Europe?

October 29 • Join the discussion on whether or not UK banding can learn from the way in which our European friends host their major championship competitions.


Gregson

Gregson at 80 in Scotland

October 28 • Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.


Paul Mealor

Foden's to premiere new Paul Mealor work at leading festival

October 28 • Foden's will give the world premiere of 'Tranquil Abiding' at St Asaph Cathedral as part of the North Wales International Music Festival.


Harry Porthouse

Porthouse reprise at Leyland

October 28 • Harry Porthouse takes over the principal cornet seat at Leyland Band from Lewis Barton — following in his father's footsteps.


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 2 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 2 November • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. SE10 9BJ SE10 9BJ


Dobcross Silver Band - Elland Silver Band

Sunday 2 November • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 7 November • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Drighlington Band

October 30 • Drighlington Band are looking for the following players for a full compliment: . . - Front Row Cornet . - Euph or Baritone or Trombone (we are flexible!) . - Percussion (Kit or tuned)


Hathersage Band

October 30 • BACK ROW CORNET. Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making, play a wide variety of music and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Delph Band

October 30 • The Band are always looking for talented players to join them and are currently looking to fill the following positions - Tutti Cornet, Eb Bass and Percussion.. . We rehearse Mondays and Wednesdays 8-10pm at Delph Band Club.


Duncan A. Beckley

BA, MA
Conductor, adjudicator, band trainer and teacher


               

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