News Update

2008

Woodbridge Concert--A bit of a trek but worth the drive!

Areas -- 11th out of 15 Disappointment yet again, not a good day at the office!

Whit Friday-- A smaller contingent and joined up with St Albans but still good fun.

Crawley -- 5th out of 8--not what we were hoping for

St James Park--Well received, glorious sunshine

Westminster Abbey -- Back again by popular demand, just a few spots of rain

Folkestone --

Dorking --

Leicester--

New Arrivals (Babies not players!!):

Joseph -- Andy (Cornet) & Cathy Lenton

Joshua - Darryl (Cornet) & Jeanette D'Costa (Flugel)

Congratulations to Tim Large (Prin Cornet) who married Liz in August

Departures this year:

Stuart Gadsden & Alice Bailey moved to Hitchin

Katia Borloz--headed home to Switzerland

Alan Westwood -- Joined his wife Steph at Friary Guildford

Bandsman of the year ~ ??? - Player of the Year ~ ???

2007

Areas -- Disappointment again

Crawley -- 2nd

Whit Friday--Fun had by all!

Swiss Tour -- Well received and a great success

St James Park--Dig for Britain -- Well received but very wet Bandstand concert

Westminster Abbey -- Back by popular demand, rain held off until the last items!

Folkestone -- Under prepared

Dorking -- Standing Room only--Sold Out!

Leicester-- 2nd!! First appearance in new Band Uniform

New Arrivals (Babies not players!!):

Kiran -- Ian (Bass) & Ang Whyte

Christopher - Stuart Gadsden (Baritone) & Alice Bailey (Cornet/Flugel)

Eleanor -- Cath (Solo Cornet) & Tim French

Departures this year:

Kevin Wilson, Steph Westwood off to Friary Guildford, Guillaume Steible back home to France, Anna Ferguson heading back up North

Bandsman of the year ~ Andy Lenton - Player of the Year ~ Grant Robinson

2006

October -- Alan Duguid appointed MD --Having conducted the band over the summer as Guest MD the band are pleased to announce that this arrangement has now been made permanent with Alan agreeing to take up the position of musical Director, both Alan and the band are looking forward to working together.

May -- New CD "Score!" released

April -- Richard Ward has stepped down as MD at Regent Brass.

Richard Ward has stood down from the role of Musical Director at Regent Brass, after three years with the band
Announcing his departure on 4BarsRest, Regent Chairman Adrian Parker said "Richard is a first class musician and we have enjoyed working with him. Unfortunately, his growing commitments as a professional trombonist make it hard for him to devote the time we need to re-establish Regent as a competitive Championship section band."

He further added: "I would like to thank Richard for his work, including conducting a memorable double win in the Championship section at the SCABA Folkestone Contest and directing our 20th Anniversary CD, Score! , which will be released in May."
March -- Area Contest (1st Section)-- The band came a very disappointing and a little surprising 10th place. Preparation had gone pretty well with a stable band, the dreaded number one draw did not help matters though 10th was still a bit of a shock but "if you can't take a joke don't go contesting!"

23 Jan - Congratulations to former Principal Horn player Claire Pollendine, who gave birth to a healthy 7lb baby boy ~ Ben

22 Jan - Final Tracks recorded ready for CD release in Spring 2006. The CD was Recorded and Produced by a real blast from the past, Robert Whitney. Bob was the band's Principal Tuba in the late Eighties before giving up to concentrate on his career as Sound Engineer, which has seen him work at Abbey Road and Sony Studios before setting up his own Mobile Recording Company (www.silkrecordings.com)

Congratulations to Steph Fletcher (Euph) and Alan Westwood (Tuba) who where married this year.

2005

04 Dec - Congratulations to the new Mr & Mrs Lenton. Andy the band's former Principal Cornet and still an active member of the band married Cathy Claydon, a regular guest baritone with Regent. A Quintet from Regent played at the Church and many of the band were in attendance in Wiltshire to help them celebrate in style before they headed off on Honeymoon to the Southern Hemisphere.

09 Dec - 20th Anniversary Christmas Concert, presented with Barnet Schools Brass Band conducted by Sharon Broughall. The concert was well attended and was a fitting end to the band's 20th Anniversary celebrations.

Bandsman of the year ~ Stuart Gadsden - Player of the Year ~ Tim Large

20 Nov - Leicester Contest, 1st Section -- 9th, Championship Section -- 6th

05 Nov - The first tracks for the Band's new CD are now "In the Can" with the remainder due to be recorded in January.

23 Oct - From Broadway to Hollywood Concert in Leatherhead very well received.

02 Oct - Folkestone Contest, Championship Section -- 5th

10 Sep - Congratulations to former Regent Baritone player, Dafydd Jones on his marriage to Polly. Wedding music provided by the band.

15 Jul - Regent Brass ~The Next Generation. Congratulations to Jeanette and Darryl D'Costa (Flugel & 3rd Cornet) on the birth of their son Matthew.

10 Jul - Congratulations to our own French Duchess! Many of the band were present to play and help celebrate the Wedding of Regent Solo Cornet Cath Duke to Tim French.

20 May - Whit Friday Marches ~ a good time had by one and all with the band directed by former MD and Band President Paul Fensom

19 Mar - Areas (1st Section) - 5th

23 Jan - 20th Anniversary Concert, well received concert performed to friends old and new. Paul Fensom, founding MD, appointed Band President.

Bandsman of the year ~ Darryl D'Costa - Player of the Year ~ Jeanette D'Costa

2004

November

Leicester Result (Sun 21 Nov)

1st--Friary Guildford 2nd--Ratby 3rd--Regent Brass

October Double Success at Folkestone !!!

Regent travelled home from the South Coast with two trophies having won the Championship Section having performed their Own Choice Test piece ~ Cloudcatcher Fells and the Hymn Tune Colne. This was the band's first win since 1997 and the first with Richard Ward at the helm. (See the Trophy in all it's glory)

Paul Fensom will be the Mortimer Medal Recipient this year.

Regent Brass are proud to congratulate their founding MD, Paul Fensom, on being awarded the Mortimer Medal this year

4barsrest Website 02 August 2004

"The Mortimer Medal, awarded for services in teaching young people has been awarded to Paul Fensom, who has been head of Brent Music Services in London for the past 10 years. He is responsible for the musical education of more than 7500 pupils each week and has been a forthright and inspiring teacher and conductor in the London Area for many years.
The awards will be presented at the British Open at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on Saturday, September 18 before the announcement of the results of the British Open contest."