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New signings for Regent Brass

A trio of new signings for Regent as they prepare for the Stevenage Area contest.

Regent Brass
 

Regent Brass has announced a number of new signings ahead of the London & Southern Counties Area Contest in March.

Flugel, bass and sop

Flugel player Vickie Curran joins from Fulham Brass, whilst Alan Howard, previously a member of the City of Cambridge and Aveley & Newham come in on Bb tuba. Former principal cornet Andy Lenton returns to fill the band's vacant soprano cornet seat.

I'm delighted that Vickie and Alan have come to the band and along with Andy, have already made a fantastic impact. I hope they enjoy a long and happy time with Regent BrassMD, Alan Duguid

Warm welcome

MD Alan Duguid told 4BR: "The band would like to extend a warm welcome to these fantastic musicians. I'm delighted that Vickie and Alan have come to the band and along with Andy, have already made a fantastic impact. I hope they enjoy a long and happy time with Regent Brass."

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