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4BR Podcast

4BR Podcast Interview Episode 1: John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

February 12, 2025
The first in a new video podcast series sees Iwan Fox talk to John Wallace CBE and Katrina Marzella-Wheeler about a free concert with a personal connection in more ways than one to the trumpeter's career and health.


Anne Crookston

Life Award recognition for Anne Crookston

February 10, 2025
The leading adjudicator is given a surprise presentation at a recent joint concert in the heart of the Scottish capital.


John Wallace

cooperation band to celebrate Wallace

January 21, 2025
A special charity concert by the cooperation band will have a dual purpose of support and celebration.


thecooperation band

coop players held comedy hostage for New Year...

January 02, 2025
Six players from the cooperation band enjoyed playing their hostage role in the BBC 1 sit-com 'Mrs Brown's Boys'.


Katrina

Katrina Marzella-Wheeler happy to be dropped for coop

December 31, 2024
The principal conductor of the cooperation band is leading the fund raising for Stavanger with an Australian bungee jump.


the cooperation youth band

Open invitation to enjoy coop youth rehearsal days

December 22, 2024
There will be a warm and inclusive welcome to any youngster wanting to push their playing forward in the New Year with the help of tutors from the cooperation band.


Katrina

Marzella-Wheeler takes principal baton role at cooperation band

December 07, 2024
Katrina Marzella-Wheeler takes the lead at Scottish Champion, the cooperation band and will lead their European title challenge in 2025.


cooperationyouthband

New youth band launched by the cooperation band

November 28, 2024
The Scottish champion will launch its brand new youth band this weekend in Scotland — and it has open doors to young players.


thecooperationband

50 years of service marked for cooperation duo

June 01, 2024
the cooperation band joins the celebrations marking 50 years of banding service for players Ewan Miller and Iain Chisholm.


Kennedy

Kennedy boost for cooperation ahead of Perth

November 25, 2022
The cooperation band will take to the stage at the Scottish Open boosted by their new signing.


cooperation band

cooperation look for Scottish Open triumph

November 23, 2022
the cooperation band will look to claim its first Scottish Open title since 2013 in Perth on the weekend.


miner

Brass cooperation brings mining tribute to dark cathedral life

September 29, 2022
the cooperation band, Wallace Collection and Renfrew Burgh Band will join forces for an immersive musical celebration of the Scottish mining industry amid the pillars of Glasgow Cathedral.


cooperation

Death of Craig Anderson

June 27, 2022
The death has been announced of former Cooperation band player Craig Anderson.


the cooperation band

Scottish champion ready to open Saints prep

April 28, 2022
You can hear the European set-work and the won choice selection of Scottish champion the cooperation band in Glasgow this evening .


Cooperation

No cooperation band at Royal Albert Hall

September 07, 2021
The Scottish champion confirms its decision not to take up its invitation to compete at the Royal Albert Hall National Final next month.


Cooperation

Report & Results: 2021 cooperation band Youth Solo Competition

August 22, 2021
There was a fine display of brass banding talent on show as the Scottish Champion invited young players to showcase their performances — led by a cracking winner.


cooperation

Co back home for future security

August 06, 2021
The cooperation band has returned to the heart of their home city of Glasgow to help secure their future.


Jim Hayes

4BR Monday interview with Jim Hayes

June 14, 2021
We manage to catch up with the man behind the secret cornet agent Jonny Midnight following his latest CD release.


coop

cooperation required for new solo contest

April 30, 2021
The Scottish champion will host its own solo on-line competition


Annan

Annan Town host cross border cooperation day

October 31, 2019
Players from both sides of Hadrian's Wall recently enjoyed a great day of tuition and inspiration led by players form Scottish champion the cooperation band.


coop band

No cooperation for Palanga

July 17, 2019
The Scottish Champion, the cooperation band has taken the decision not to compete at the 2020 European Brass Band Championships in Lithuania.


McCann

McCann to lead Open cooperation

June 16, 2019
Phillip McCann will led the cooperation band at the British Open in September.


cooperation

cooperation offer for Scottish qualifiers

March 21, 2019
The newly crowned Scottish Champion, the cooperation band, has offered its assistance to fellow representatives in Cheltenham.


cooperation

Tuba talent to enjoy further cooperation success in Europe

March 12, 2019
Talented tuba player Gavin Johnson enjoyed a memorable weekend in Perth — with victory with the cooperation band and confirmation of his trip to play in the European Youth Brass Band in Montreux.


Horns

Geneva aid cooperation with Cardinal boost

February 21, 2019
The cooperation band has received another major boost ahead of its Scottish Championship challenge as it benefits immediately from a renewed partnership link to Geneva Instruments.




Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


rooms4grous

Look ahead to Cheltenham and London with rooms4groups

February 21 • The hotel accommodation specialists are waiting your call if you get the nod form teh judges at Blackpool this weekend...


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


David Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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