*
banner

Sterling congratulations on star moves

Sterling Musical Instruments has offered its congratulations on the latest moves of its star

Glyn Williams
 

Sterling Instruments have offered their congratulations to two of their leading international performing artists following news of new career moves.

Euph moves

Glyn Williams (above) recently made the move after 20 years at Foden's to go to the world's number 1 ranked band, Cory, with David Thornton replacing him at the Sandbach band from Brighouse & Rastrick.

Sterling Instruments MD, Paul Riggett told 4BR: "Two of the world's finest euphonium players have made exciting career moves — ones that I believe will further enhance their international reputations.

Cory and Foden's will benefit from two performers of proven world class, who also have so much to offer as soloists, teachers and conductors.

Everyone at Sterling offers their congratulations to them both — and further congratulations to David for the deserved award of his DMA from the University of Salford."

Cory and Foden's will benefit from two performers of proven world class, who also have so much to offer as soloists, teachers and conductorsPaul Riggett

Outstanding quality

He added: "Sterling Instruments is proud to be associated with musicians of outstanding quality — and with David and Glyn at the vanguard of what we wish to create with our instruments, I am sure others will benefit too."

To find out more about Sterling Instruments, go to:

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    


York Barbican

Wobplay video recordings to be made at York National Finals

September 8 • Full video recordings will be made of all the performances at the forthcoming York Barbican National Finals.


Sydney City

British Open Countdown: T minus 4

September 8 • Sydney City Brass is the latest Australian band to try an emulate their remarkable predecessors in winning the famous British Open Gold Shield.


Nationals

Churcher steps down from MD role at Camborne

September 8 • Dr Gareth Churcher has taken the decision to step down as Musical Director at Camborne


Milnrow

Milnrow to replace Tredegar at Brass in Concert

September 8 • Grand Shield champion takes place of Welsh contender at Brass in Concert.


The Hepworth Band - Public Rehearsal ahead of the 2026 British Open

Tuesday 8 September • Ossett Town Hall, Market Place, Ossett WF5 8BE


Sherborne Town Band - Free-Music in the park

Sunday 13 September • Sherborne, Dorset-Pageant Gardens DT9 3NP


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Grenadier Guards

Thursday 17 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Duchess of Edinburgh String Orchestra

Friday 18 September • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Irish Guards

Thursday 1 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

September 8 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (14th) at 11am in our bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities who wish to join us in a relaxed friendly rehearsal.. It also involves tea and cake and its free to all..


Barnsley Brass

September 6 • We are looking to recruit a Flugel Horn and Back Row Cornet players. We are based in Worsbrough Bridge by the A61 south of Barnsley. S70 5LJ. Rehearsals are Mondays / Thursdays at 8pm in our purpose-built band room..


Enderby Band

September 5 • Championship section band seeking CORNETS (positions negotiable), Eb BASS, and PERCUSSIONISTS to join our committed, hard-working and friendly team, performing a balanced diary of concerts and contests.


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd