*
banner

Advert: Sterling Musical Instruments

The best in brass are playing the Sterling Virtuoso euphonium — with Michael Howley taking the honours at Brass in Concert.

Sterling
 

Sterling Musical Instruments would like to congratulate Michael Howley on winning the Best Euphonium prize at the 2008 Brass in Concert Championship.

Exclusive

Michael plays exclusively on the Sterling Virtuoso euphonium, which is the only euphonium manufactured in Great Britain.

Options

It is also the only euphonium that offers players a wide choice of options to choose from, to create an instrument which best suits your individual needs & aspirations.

These options include choices of bell materials, bell thickness, bell diameter, main slide trigger, heavy weight caps, gold plated fittings & many more.

It is also the only euphonium that offers players a wide choice of options to choose from, to create an instrument which best suits your individual needs & aspirationsSterling

Visit

You also have the opportunity to visit the workshops to decide upon options & have the instrument built to your exact requirements. You will be amazed at the ease of playing & response, richness of sound, impeccable intonation & quality of manufacture, which surpasses all other euphoniums.

Availability

Sterling Virtuoso Euphoniums are available from — Glyn Williams Musical Instruments — 07976628956
Mr.Tuba — 01633 871506

Get youself an early Xmas present & purchase a copy of Michael's fantastic debut CD — " The Life of a Dream" — available from 4BR too!

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    


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Premier Section

April 26 • Premier delight for Hordaland Ungdomsbrassband as Norway reigns supreme in Linz.


Linz

Result: 2026 European Youth Championships Development Section

April 26 • Its a Norwegian one and two as the title is claimed by Smoras Skolemusikk.


Flowers

Result: 2026 European Championships Championship Section

April 25 • History is made as Flowers Band are crowned Champions of Europe on their contest debut.


Linz

Result: 2026 European Championships Challenge Section

April 25 • Brass Band Wipptal claims the honours and takes the title back to Italy.


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Newstead Brass - St George's Day Celebration

Saturday 25 April • St Wilfrid's Church. Church Street, Kirkby-in-Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 8LA


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the Royal Air Force

Friday 1 May • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 3 May • St Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - FiveBy5 Trumpet Quintet

Tuesday 5 May • Charlton House and Gardens. Charlton Road, . London. . SE7 8RE


CLEETHORPES BAND CIO

April 23 • Cleethorpes Band are seeking a Musical Director. The band rehearse on Thursday and Sunday evenings. Placed 3rd in the North of England 4th section contest. We are a registered charity and have a thriving training band.


Leicestershire Co-op Band

April 23 • SOLO HORN Vacancy. The Leicestershire Co-op Band (2nd Section National Finalists & 1st Section from 2027) have a vacancy for Solo Horn. We are an ambitious band with a healthy balance of contests and concerts, always striving for high musical standards.


City of Norwich Brass

April 23 • City of Norwich Brass are seeking a talented and confident solo (tutti) cornet player to join our friendly and ambitious band. We offer a welcoming environment with a diverse and challenging musical repertoire playing at regular concerts and contests


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd