Michael Howley began playing at the age of 8 with the Gawthorpe ’85 junior band. After a short time Michael was invited to become the Principal Euphonium of Rothwell Temperance Band. In just 5 years, Michael and the band had a meteoric rise from the 4^th section to the championship section. During this time Michael gained a reputation as a very good euphonium player both in the band and especially as a soloist. 

David Werden is currently living in Minnesota, working as a computer consultant and teaching tuba and euphonium at the University of Minnesota. He continues to work with Custom Music Company and Sterling Musical Instruments to develop and improve the Sterling compensating euphonium. Since moving to Minnesota he has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, the Sheldon Theater Brass Band and has appeared on A Prairie Home Companion. He is in constant demand as a guest artist and clinician.

Victoria Whelan, Sheffield
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David Moore was born in the South Yorkshire coal - mining village of Grimethorpe, David began his musical career at the age of 11 playing with the “Grimethorpe Junior Band”. At 16 he became the solo euphonium player in the famous “Grimethorpe Colliery Band”.

“Most of all I like the unique full rich sound the Sterling Virtuoso makes.”  

Cyrille Bonnard - After gaining two prizes at Paris Conservatoires, Cyrille decided to carry on his studies with Steven Mead at the Royal Northern College of Music. With a postgraduate diploma in his pocket, Cyrille decided to stay in England and to start a freelance career. For euphonium players, the opportunities to play in orchestra are rare and Cyrille has therefore adopted a diverse approach to his music making. Before coming to England, he studied jazz with Denis Badault, Marc Steckar, François Thuillier and also played with a French pop band called “Alaf Lamout?”.   

Michael Dodd began playing at the age of 11 for Grimethorpe Junior Band.  He subsequently fulfilled a lifetime ambition to be part of the famous Grimethorpe Senior Band after gaining experience with other renowned bands such as Carlton Main Frickley and Brighouse and Rastrick.  

He is greatly in demand as a peripatetic brass and piano teacher and holds a BA in Music and L.R.S.M in Band Mastership.