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Foden’s Band (1900 - )

Group - Sandbach

 Also known as (8)

Releases (29)

Official

Album

  1. Sounding Brass 1967 (as Fodens Motor Works Band)
  2. Patrons' Choice, Vol. 2 07 Feb 2009
  3. Toccata e Fantasia 2010
  4. Patrons' Choice V 06 Feb 2012
  5. Patrons' Choice VI 09 Feb 2013
  6. Brass Explosion, The Music Of Goff Richards (N. Childs & G. Richards) 16 May 2013
  7. Centenary Brass (as Fodens Band)

Single

  1. A Sunday Parade Dec 1922 (as Foden’s Prize Brass Band)
  2. A Downland Suite Nov 1932 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  3. Passing of the Regiments 1934 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  4. Hunting Medley / The Whistler and His Dog Nov 1935 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  5. The Mill in the Dale / Il Bacio Feb 1936 (as Fodens Motor Works Band)
  6. Zampa (Overture) 1939 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  7. Sousa March Review / Three Marches Apr 1940 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  8. Flying Squad / Britain on Parade 1941 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)
  9. The Queen's Own / The Smithy in the Wood Sep 1942 (as Foden’s Motor Works Band)

Relationships (65)

Composers-In-Residence

  1. Philip Wilby (1992 - 1997)
  2. Andrew Duncan (1997)
  3. Barry Forgie (1997)
  4. Andy Scott (2008 - 2019)
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Conductor

  1. Sam Charlesworth (1902)
  2. William Rimmer (1902 - 1910)
  3. William Halliwell (1909 - 1925)
  4. Tom Hynes (1913 - 1924)
  5. Fred Mortimer (1925 - 1953)
  6. Harry Mortimer (1953 - 1957)
  7. Rex Mortimer (1957 - 1975)
  8. James Scott (Nov 1975 - 1979)
  9. John Golland (1975)
  10. Derek Garside (1979 - 1980)
  11. Howard Snell (1980 - Jun 1996) guest
  12. Philip McCann (1996 - Jul 1997)
  13. Nicholas Childs (01 Jul 1997 - 2002)
  14. Bramwell Tovey (Aug 2000)
  15. Brian Hurdley (Aug 2000) guest
  16. Ray Farr (19 Nov 2000)
  17. James Gourlay (11 Mar 2001) guest
  18. Richard Evans (27 May 2001) guest
  19. Russell Gray (10 Mar 2002)
  20. Thomas Wyss (13 Sep 2003)
  21. Simon Stonehouse (13 May 2004)
  22. Derek Broadbent (19 Feb 2005)
  23. Garry Cutt (2005 - Jun 2010)
  24. Mike Cotter (19 Feb 2006)
  25. Philip Wilby (08 Mar 2006)
  26. David Hirst (07 Dec 2007)
  27. Michael Fowles (10 Jan 2009)
  28. Allan Withington (09 Oct 2010)
  29. John Wallace (21 Nov 2010)
  30. Glyn Williams (23 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013) guest
  31. Mark Wilkinson (23 Jul 2013 - 28 Jul 2013) guest
  32. Richard Evans (08 Dec 2013) guest
  33. Howard Snell (26 Jan 2014) guest
  34. James Gourlay (30 Jan 2016) guest
  35. Richard Evans (23 Apr 2016) guest
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Members

  1. Alex English (05 Jan 1953 - 1976) trombone
  2. John Barber (1996) trombone
  3. Helen Williams (1999) flugelhorn
  4. Peter Fletcher (2007 - 03 Jun 2011)
  5. Mark Landon percussion
  6. Fred Sowood horn
  7. Alan Brotherston cornet
  8. Lesley Poole ( - Jul 2014) tenor horn / alto horn
  9. Percy Shaw euphonium
  10. Tony Goddard cornet
  11. Jack Hodgkinson cornett
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Recordings by (128)

  1. The Pilgrim ?:?? (Jan 1914)
  2. In This Hour of Softened Splendour ?:?? (Jan 1914)
  3. The Victor’s Return ?:?? (Feb 1914)
  4. The Harlequin March ?:?? (Feb 1914)
  5. The Village Blacksmith: Part 1 ?:?? (Feb 1914)
  6. The Village Blacksmith: Part 2 ?:?? (Feb 1914)
  7. Eventide – Air Varie (Abide with me) ?:?? (Mar 1914)
  8. A Sunday Parade, Pt.1 ?:?? (Dec 1922)
  9. A Sunday Parade, Pt.2 ?:?? (Dec 1922)
  10. Passing of the Regiments: Part 1 ?:?? (1934)
  11. Passing of the Regiments: Part 2 ?:?? (1934)
  12. Post Horn Gallop ?:?? (1934)
  13. Old Panama March ?:?? (1934)
  14. Martial Moments: March Medley Part 1 ?:?? (1934)
  15. Martial Moments: March Medley Part 2 ?:?? (1934)
  16. Hunting Medley (Introducing: Post Horn Galop) ?:?? (Nov 1935)
  17. The Whistler And His Dog ?:?? (Nov 1935)
  18. The Mill in the Dale ?:?? (Feb 1936)
  19. Il Bacio ?:?? (Feb 1936)
  20. The Smithy in the Wood ?:?? (Sep 1942)
  21. The Gondoliers - Selection: I. Chorus of Men ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  22. The Gondoliers - Selection: II. A Regular Royal Queen ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  23. The Gondoliers - Selection: III. Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  24. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: I. Introduction to Act 2 ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  25. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: II. Purely a Matter of Skill ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  26. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: III. The Tower Song ?:?? (Nov 1942)
  27. Radetsky March ?:?? (1967)
  28. "Raymond" Overture ?:?? (1967)
  29. Cornet Polka Brillante ?:?? (1967)
  30. Two Negro Spirituals: Steal Away / Oh! Peter, Go Ring Dem Bells ?:?? (1967)
  31. Merry Mancunians ?:?? (1967)
  32. March of the Bowman (From "Robin Hood" Suite) ?:?? (1967)
  33. Romanza ?:?? (1967)
  34. The Rover's Return ?:?? (1967)
  35. Thoughts ?:?? (1967)
  36. 'Masaniello' Overture ?:?? (1967)
  37. La Chatalaine ?:?? (1974)
  38. Where E’er you walkin’ ?:?? (1974)
  39. Overture: Zauberflore (The Magic Flute) ?:?? (1974)
  40. Enchantress ?:?? (1974)
  41. Arabella ?:?? (1974)
  42. Rhythmic Skaters ?:?? (1974)
  43. Pixies Parade ?:?? (1974)
  44. Ida and Dot ?:?? (1974)
  45. Swedish Rhapsody ?:?? (1974)
  46. A Festival Prelude ?:?? (1974)
  47. The Girl With the Flaxen Hair 2:18 (1995)
  48. The Magic Flute 7:22 (1997)
  49. Swedish Rhapsody 3:27 (1997)
  50. Cross Of Honour ?:?? (2002)
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On Recordings (50)

Performer

  1. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: III. The Tower Song ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  2. Soldiers Chorus From 'Faust' 2:48 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  3. Marching Trumpets 2:34 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  4. March From Tannhauser 4:15 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  5. Brass Band Blues 3:08 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  6. Overture From 'Orpheus in the Underworld' 8:37 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  7. The Holy City 4:52 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  8. Flanagan's Mare 2:41 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  9. 2nd Rhapsody on Negro Spirituals 5:32 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  10. Chit Chat Polka 2:36 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  11. Watching the Wheat 3:43 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)
  12. Selection From 'Lilac Time' 7:22 Harry Mortimer, Morris Motors Band, Foden’s Band, Williams Fairey Engineering Band (1970)

Instruments

  1. Mephistopheles ?:?? Foden’s Prize Brass Band, Mr T. Hynes (Mar 1914)
  2. Honest Toil ?:?? Foden’s Prize Brass Band, Mr T. Hynes (Mar 1914)
  3. A Sunday Parade, Pt.1 ?:?? Foden’s Band (Dec 1922)
  4. A Sunday Parade, Pt.2 ?:?? Foden’s Band (Dec 1922)
  5. The Cossack ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Nov 1930)
  6. Shylock ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Harry Mortimer, Fred Mortimer (Nov 1930)
  7. A Downland Suite - Rondo ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Nov 1932)
  8. A Downland Suite - Minuet ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Nov 1932)
  9. Martial Moments: March Medley Part 2 ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  10. Old Panama March ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  11. Passing of the Regiments: Part 1 ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  12. Passing of the Regiments: Part 2 ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  13. Post Horn Gallop ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  14. Martial Moments: March Medley Part 1 ?:?? Foden’s Band (1934)
  15. The Mill in the Dale ?:?? Foden’s Band (Feb 1936)
  16. Il Bacio ?:?? Foden’s Band (Feb 1936)
  17. Zampa, (Overture) - Part 1 ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1939)
  18. Zampa, (Overture) - Part 2 ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1939)
  19. March Review ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Apr 1940)
  20. Quand Madelon Marche ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Apr 1940)
  21. Colonel Bogey ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Apr 1940)
  22. It's A Long Way To Tipperary ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (Apr 1940)
  23. Britain on Parade - Patrol ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1941)
  24. Minstrel Memories ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1941)
  25. Flying Squad - March ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1941)
  26. John Peel ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1941)
  27. The Queen's Own ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band conducted by Fred Mortimer (Sep 1942)
  28. The Smithy in the Wood ?:?? Foden’s Band (Sep 1942)
  29. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: II. Purely a Matter of Skill ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  30. The Gondoliers - Selection: I. Chorus of Men ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  31. The Gondoliers - Selection: II. A Regular Royal Queen ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  32. The Gondoliers - Selection: III. Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  33. The Yeoman of the Guard - Selection: I. Introduction to Act 2 ?:?? Foden’s Band (Nov 1942)
  34. Second Serenade ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band conducted by Fred Mortimer (Sep 1943)
  35. Hailstorm ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band conducted by Fred Mortimer (Sep 1943)
  36. Lohengrin - Prelude (Act 3) ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1943)
  37. Military Polonaise ?:?? Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer (1943)
  38. March - The Buccaneer ?:?? The Foden Motor Works Band. Musical Advisor Harry Mortimer. Director of Music Rex Mortimer. Bandmaster Edward Grey (1971)

Credited as (70)

  1. The Foden Motor Works Band
  2. The Fodens Motor Works Band
  3. The Fodens Motor Works Band, The Williams Fairey Brass Band, Morris Motors Band, The Sale and District Musical Society & Harry Mortimer
  4. Foden Motor Works Band
  5. Fodens Motor Works Band. Conducted by James Scott
  6. The Fodens (Courtois) Band
  7. Fodens Motor Works Band
  8. The Foden Motor Works Band. Musical Advisor Harry Mortimer. Director of Music Rex Mortimer. Bandmaster Edward Grey
  9. Fodens Band
  10. Desford Colliery Band, Foden’s Band
  11. Foden’s Band
  12. Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  13. Foden’s Band feat. Mark WIlkinson
  14. Foden’s Band feat. Helen Williams
  15. Foden’s Band feat. Leslie Neish
  16. Foden’s Band feat. Richard Poole
  17. Foden’s Band feat. Glyn Wiliiams
  18. Foden’s Band feat. Mark Landon
  19. Glyn Williams, Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  20. Mark Wilkinson, Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  21. Helen Williams, Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  22. Les Neish, Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  23. Mark Landon, Foden’s Richardson Band, Michael Fowles
  24. John Barber, Foden’s Band, Michael Fowles
  25. Andy Scott, Barbara Thompson; Foden’s Band, Les Neish, James Gourlay, Tubalaté
  26. Andy Scott; Foden’s Band, Michael Fowles
  27. Foden’s Band feat. Helen Fox
  28. Foden’s Band, Glyn Williams, Michael Fowles
  29. Foden’s Band, Helen Williams, Michael Fowles
  30. Foden’s Band, James Gourlay, Les Neish, Michael Fowles
  31. Foden’s Band, James Gourlay, Michael Fowles
  32. Foden’s Band, Jens Lindemann, James Gourlay
  33. Foden’s Band, Les Neish, Michael Fowles
  34. Foden’s Band, Lesley Howie, Michael Fowles
  35. Foden’s Band, Mark Landon, Michael Fowles
  36. Foden’s Band, Mark Wilkinson, Michael Fowles
  37. Foden’s Band, Michael Fowles
  38. Glyn Williams accompanied by Foden’s Band conducted by Michael Fowles
  39. Ivor Stevenson, Foden’s Band, Michael Fowles
  40. Jens Lindemann, Foden’s Band, James Gourlay
  41. John Barber, Foden’s Band, Helen Williams, Michael Fowles
  42. Lemn Sissay, Foden’s Band, Glyn Williams, Michael Fowles
  43. Robin Dewhurst, Foden’s Band, Jens Lindemann, James Gourlay
  44. Anna-Clare Monk, Foden’s Band, Foden’s Youth Band, Lauren Scott, Michael Fowles
  45. Foden’s Brass Quartet
  46. Foden’s Courtois Band, Peter Graham
  47. Foden’s Motor Works Band
  48. Foden’s Motor Works Band (arr. Winter)
  49. Foden’s Motor Works Band, Fred Mortimer
  50. Foden’s Motor Works Band, Harry Mortimer, Fred Mortimer
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Works (6)

Commissioned

  1. A Child Like You
  2. Battle of Barossa
  3. Hymn to Barossa
  4. Space Invaders
  5. To The Ancient Crosses

Works Premiered

  1. Song for the Frontline (16 Apr 2020)

Events (3)

Main Performer At

  1. Foden's Band 10 piece Group time
  2. Foden’s ten piece brass group time
  3. Foden's 10 Piece Ensemble

Links (12)

Official Homepages

  1. http://www.fodensband.co.uk/

Other Databases

  1. http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no98037265
  2. https://www.worldcat.org/identities/lccn-no98037265
  3. https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/360546

Songkick

  1. https://www.songkick.com/artists/8100623

Discogs

  1. https://www.discogs.com/artist/5333153

VIAF ID

  1. http://viaf.org/viaf/125802117

Wikidata

  1. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5463975

Picture

  1. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Fodens_Motor_Works_Band.jpg

Social Networking

  1. https://www.facebook.com/FodensBand
  2. https://twitter.com/fodensband

Youtube Channels

  1. https://www.youtube.com/@FodensBand1900