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4BR Quiz: Sponsored by Sterling Musical Instruments

Sterling Musical Instruments is offering a fantastic early Christmas prize in partnership with Foden’s and 4BR. But be quick!!!

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There are 3 pairs of tickets on offer to three lucky winners to go along and enjoy Foden's Band Concert at Manchester Cathedral on the 29th of November, stating at 7.30pm.

Trumpet star

The concert will also feature Foden's Youth Band, Halifax Choral Society and special guest star, trumpet soloist, Jens Lindemann from the USA. John Pryce Jones will conduct both band and choir.

As the event is being supported by Sterling Musical Instruments, the question to answer not surprisingly is about a Sterling instrument artist.

Question:

Which proud Welsh soloist and Sterling artist will be celebrating 20 years with the band in January 2015?

A. Glyn Williams
B. John Barber
C. Mark Wilkinson

Answers:

E-mail us the answer before midnight on Thursday evening (27th November) with your contact telephone details at: quiz@4barsrest.com

Which proud Welsh soloist and Sterling artist will be celebrating 20 years with the band in January 2015?4BR

More details

More details regarding the concert can be obtained by visiting www.fodensband.co.uk

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