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Mark Landon | Percussion
Coming from a typical brass banding family, Mark's first inclusion into the brass band world came at the tender age of five when he began to play the cornet. But even under the influence of his father, Eric, Mark was still unconvinced that cornet playing was his destiny, and so at the age of 12, began playing percussion at Delph Youth Band and Oldham Music Centre. He then progressed through Lees and Glodwick Band before settling at Dobcross Youth Band.
Since then, Mark went from strength to strength playing in many well-recognised bands and joined the Todmorden Old Brass Band in 1998 when the band was promoted to the championship section.
Under the Baton of Eric Landon, Mark played for the Rochdale Youth Brass band for nearly 8 years and in this time won the solo prize at the youth entertainment championships held at Blackpool's Winter Gardens.
Mark was a committed member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain for four years. During that time he was awarded several solo prizes for his hard work and virtuosi playing. He became the NYBB's first principal percussionist in 2001 and now is pleased to return at a tutor.
Joining the Fodens Band in 1999 has been an excellent move for Mark. Since joining the band Mark has had the opportunity to play alongside some of the countries leading percussionists and has worked his way up through the ranks, thus earning himself the title of Foden's principal percussionist in 2000. In this role, Mark is often seen centre stage as one of the band's leading soloists.
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