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Sterling stars take to the stage at Symphony Hall

Luke Pallister and Sarah Lenton will take a final bow at the British Open this weekend as they seek pastures new.

Luke Palliuster
  Luke Pallister will be making his final appearance with Leyland Band

Sterling Instruments will be wishing two of its leading artists the very best as they take to the stage for the British Open Championships this weekend at Symphony Hall.

Baritone player Sarah Lenton and Luke Pallister will be performing with Leyland Band for the last time before they make the move to new musical pastures.

Real mark

Paul Riggett of Sterling told 4BR: "Sarah and Luke are two young players who have made a real mark in top class banding over the last few years and we wish them well for the future.

They are also part of the growing number of top class players who choose to perform on Sterling instruments."

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