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Regent Brass set to expand with creation of new B Band

Regent Brass
 

Regent Brass is set to expand their organisation next month, with the launch of their new ‘B’ band.

Musical Director Alan Duguid told 4BR: "After a great deal of discussion about ways to encourage brass playing within central London, we decided to establish another band under the Regent banner."


Opportunity

He added: "Regent Brass itself started life as a youth band linked to the Brent Music Service, so this presents a fantastic opportunity for us to provide an outlet for brass musicians young and old to get involved in playing in a local band."

The band itself will rehearse once a week and is open to anyone who is interested in playing, whether an experienced brass musician or someone who perhaps has had a significant break and wants to get back into it.

Pleasure

Alan continued: "I'm hopeful this will help provide an environment for people to enjoy playing without the pressures of heavy contesting and to participate in a light contest schedule to give players a real feel for how rewarding being involved in a band can be."

I'm hopeful this will help provide an environment for people to enjoy playing without the pressures of heavy contestingAlan Duguid

Rehearsals

The band will rehearse on Thursday evenings from 7-8pm in the Church of the Ascension, Wembley, HA9 9QL.

If interested, please contact Alan Duguid at: aduguid_82@hotmail.com

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