John Barber on passing 25 years with Foden's, his first rehearsal and Monte Carlo | episode 20

John Barber on passing 25 years with Foden's, his first rehearsal and Monte Carlo | episode 20

Author: brassbandsontherecord March 12, 2021 Duration: 54:59
John Barber joins British Bandsman editor Mark Good to reflect on 25 years as the principal trombonist of Foden’s Band. John takes us back in time to his first rehearsal with the Sandbach organisation and looks back on his favourite moments with the band, from contest successes to unforgettable performances at the Royal Northern College of Music Brass Band Festival – and even a rather sticky situation for a member of his trombone section. He also discusses his wider musical life, from reluctant trombonist to the ten quid gig which led to him spending a year in Monte Carlo, performing with the stars. All that, and he picks his Piece of the Podcast. But first, how has he been faring during a year like no other?

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