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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.


Fodens

Foden's continue to conserve rich history

January 03, 2023
The proud heritage of the National Champion continues to be preserved for future generations to enjoy.


Conductor

2022 4BR Conductor of the Year

December 25, 2022
The outstanding Russell Gray — the man who added a fourth National Championship as well as a first Brass in Concert title to his CV in 2022 is the 4BR Conductor of the Year.




Ray Farr flugels

Sound boost for Ray Farr flugels

April 25 • There has been is a crescendo of demand for Ray Farr flugels with players across the UK and Europe finding the unique sound of the instruments to their (and judges) liking.


bRASS IN cOCNERT

Brass in Concert line-up and draw details announced.

April 25 • 11 bands will compete for the 2024 entertainment title — with fans having the chance to get first and last right at the draw to win tickets.


BrookWright

BrookWright Music: There's no-one like Jesus (African Trad arr. Andrew Wainwright)

April 25 • A fantastic upbeat concert work that is sure to get feet tapping from Andrew Wainwright


Mike Cavanagh

Purcell appointment for Cavanagh

April 25 • Mike Cavanagh has been appointed as the new Head of Wind, Brass & Percussion at the internationally acclaimed Purcell School.


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band - Reading Festival of Brass: Open Workshop Rehearsal

Saturday 27 April • St Laurence Church, Reading RG1 3EJ


London Central Fellowship Band - Hemel Hempstead Salvation Army

Saturday 27 April • Waterhouse St, Hemel Hempstead HP1 1ES


Haverhill Silver Band - Friends' Requests

Sunday 28 April • Haverhill Arts Centre, High Street, Haverhill, Suffolk CB9 8AR


Boarshurst Silver Band - Sunday Brass Concert - Stockport Silver Band

Sunday 28 April • Boarshurst Band Club, Greenbridge Lane OL3 7EW


Contest: European Brass Band Championshiips

Friday 3 May • Palanga Konsortu, Vytauta st. 43, LT-00135, Palanga 43, LT-00135


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a SOLO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a REPIANO CORNET player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Olney Brass

April 25 • Friendly & ambitious 2nd section L&SC area brass band, based in Newport Pagnell (near Milton Keynes) currently seeking a Eb Bass player to complete our line-up. We have a good variety of contests, concerts & community events throughout the year.


Alan Fernie

DRSAM, Dip.NCOS
Arranger, composer, adjudicator, conductor


               

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