*
banner

Curtin's open for Adams showroom evening

Gary Curtin will be holding a special open evening to showcase the trio of Adams euphoniums that are now making such a mark on the brass band world.

Curtin
  Gary plays on the E1.80

Euphonium star Gary Curtin will be leading a special Adams Brass euphonium testing evening this week at Foden's bandroom.

It takes place from 6.30pm on Wednesday 9th August (Bradwall Rd, Sandbach. CW11 1RG)

Quality and innovation

Gary told 4BR: "Adams has already gained a worldwide reputation for its percussion instruments, but in the last few years it has also brought those levels of quality and innovation to its growing range of brass instruments — especially their euphoniums."

Gary stated that he will showcase the iconic E1.80 (which is the one he performs on), the E2 and E3.

Explore the possibilities

He added: "I want to give as many people as possible the chance the find out more and have the chance to really explore the possibilities and the potential of the instruments. I'll have all the information people need. Just fill in the attached form and come along."

According to Adams Instruments, the E1 has been developed for musicians who "also like to take on solo challnges2 whilst the E2 is what their call "a real powerhouse"equipped with a heavier valve block and larger bell. The E3 is suited for "the ensemble player in a brass band, fanfare or concert band".

Attendance

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6mq8-dK0bqM3cyDSkw2ejlZGnC0tzPyMJhO6Q9cMwxMMbPQ/viewform

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Fjord

Echoes of the fjord to be heard in Stavanger

April 3 • The Gala Concert at the forthcoming European Championships in Stavanger will evoke the folk music sounds of the fjords with a brass band twist.


Andrea Price

Andrea Price appointed to Kapitol Music Panel

April 3 • The critically acclaimed musician joins the Kapitol Music Panel to help select future Regional and National test-pieces.


SEWBBA

Welsh bands urged to attend Safeguarding seminar

April 2 • A special Safeguarding Training Seminar is to be hosted by the South East Wales Brass Band Association this weekend, with bands urged to attend.


Cheltenham

Cheltenham National Final schedule announced.

April 2 • The weekend of the 13th and 14th September will see 75 bands take to the stage.


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB


Bilton Silver Rugby Band - Bilton Silver at the Musicals

Saturday 5 April • St Andrew's Church, Rugby CV21 3PT


Rushden Town Band - Hope Spring Concert

Saturday 5 April • Hope Methodist Church, Linnets Lane, Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire NN10 8DE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 25 April • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Under Gaia

Saturday 26 April • Mansfield Palace Theatre. Leeming Street . Mansfield. Nottinghamshire NG18 1NG


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band

April 3 • Putney & Wimbledon Brass Band is on the rise! We're off to Cheltenham for the 3rd year running and will be promoted to the 2nd Section. We need YOU to help us go even further! We play ambitious music under a great conductor and are a very sociable bunch.


Simon Langton Brass

April 1 • Due to forced retirement - Simon Langton Brass (Conductor Keith Demetriou Twyman) has a vacancy for an experienced back row cornet player. Position is negotiable as is a willingness to share your experience with our next generation of cornet players!


Ibstock Brick Brass

April 1 • Midlands Area Champions IBB have an opening for a full-time Tuba player (position negotiable) . . Ambitious and enjoying a varied concert/contest program, IBB are looking forward to the third section finals 2025. Rehearsals Mon/Thu in Coalville, M1 J22


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd