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Foden's set for future success thanks to double partnership with Glyn Williams Musical Instruments and Sterling Instruments.

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2013 sees the ongoing development of the exciting partnership of Foden’s with Glyn Williams Musical Instruments and instrument manufacturers Sterling.

Proudly play

The ‘Double Champions’ now proudly play Sterling Virtuoso horns, baritones and euphoniums as well as soprano cornet, to underline the fact that Sterling really is the ‘Choice of Champions’.

The innovative synergy between Glyn Williams and Paul Riggett of Sterling has seen them work closely with Foden’s soprano player Richard Poole, solo horn Lesley Poole and solo baritone Natsumi McDonald to develop instruments that match the quality of the brilliant Sterling Virtuoso euphonium.

High profile

Band Manager Mark Wilkinson told 4BR: "Foden's is delighted to welcome Glyn Williams Musical Instruments and Sterling to its list of high profile partners.

The companies provided us with Sterling euphoniums, baritones, horns and soprano that were played on when the band won the historic 'double' in 2012. We are now looking forward to continue our successful relationship with both highly respected companies."

Memorable

Sterling Instruments commitment to youth development has also seen them present a cheque for £500 to the Foden’s Youth Band at the Royal Northern College of Music Festival of Brass this year.

Meanwhile, Foden’s helped Sterling celebrate its 25th anniversary in May, on what was a memorable night of world class entertainment at the Bedford Corn Exchange.

Feature

Foden’s Sterling artists were featured as soloists together with euphonium icons Trevor Groom and Lyndon Baglin and European stars Patrick Randefalk , Robert Voss, Nick Ost and Stijn Berbe — all of who play on the latest Sterling Virtuoso instruments.

The partnership continues to look forward with more instruments being developed with the help of Foden’s soloists and plans for other joint ventures in the futureMark Wilkinson, Foden's Band

Proud

Glyn Williams told 4BR: "I am proud to be a main dealer for Sterling Instruments and to be able to offer bespoke consultations to all my customers, either in their bandroom or living room."

Customers are also accompanied by Glyn to the Sterling factory to test and choose their own instrument with his expert guidance and help.

Look forward

Mark Wilkinson of Foden’s concluded: "The partnership continues to look forward with more instruments being developed with the help of Foden’s soloists and plans for other joint ventures in the future."

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