*
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    


Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Welwyn Garden City Band

July 18 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied summer season of concerts. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Bedford Town Band

July 18 • Bedford Town Band have vacancies for 1st trombone, 1st horn, EEb and BBb bass. We have several concerts and Wychavon contest in the Autumn. In the last few years the band won the Butlins 2nd section , been promoted to 1st section then 3rd at Wychavon


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd