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David Childs to headline brass focus at the Cumnock Tryst
September 30, 2026
Euphonium virtuoso David Childs will be a headline attraction at The Cumnock Tryst — with the cooperation band and The Wallace Collection also featured.
Kennedy steps down from coop flugel role
August 28, 2026
Stephanie Kennedy will step down from her flugel at the Brass in Concert champion but will remain an important lead of their youth development projects.
Festival tribute to Wallace
August 05, 2026
The musical legacy of John Wallace CBE will be marked by the cooperation band and a host of leading Scottish ensembles as part of the Edinburgh International Festival.
Commonwealth celebration led by the cooperation band
August 03, 2026
There was a musical close to the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow led by the cooperation band.
World Cup preview for the cooperation band
July 04, 2026
Scotland is still in the draw for the brass band version of the World Cup — and you can hear how they are putting the final preparations in place ahead of Kerkrade.
Invisible presence for cooperation band in Orkney
June 20, 2026
the cooperation band will perform Gabrieli's 'Invisible Symphony' as well as their Brass in Concert winning 'La Premier' as part of the St Magnus International Festival in Orkney.
More cooperation announced for Brass in Concert champion
February 27, 2026
A trio of experienced professionals have joined the trustees of the cooperation band.
Perc addition to coop attractions
January 18, 2026
The Brass in Concert Champion has launched a new monthly percussion ensemble open to players of all ages and experience.
John Wallace becomes new Honorary Vice President at coop
January 10, 2026
The Brass in Concert champion has spoken of its pride that John Wallace CBE has become its new Honorary Vice President.
Ramsay takes principal cooperation role
January 04, 2026
Alex Ramsay has become the principal cornet of the cooperation band.
Hayes principal tenure ends at the cooperation band
December 30, 2025
Two decades of, "exceptional musicianship and dedication" has come to an end at the Brass in Concert Champions, as Jim Hayes takes a final cooperation bow.
Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus
December 16, 2025
The award winning cooperation band flugel star Stephanie Kennedy has been welcomed as a new Oldroyd Musical Instruments Performance Artist.
Invisible plaudits for Wallace cooperation
November 20, 2025
Brass in Concert Champion has also been gaining plaudits for its 'invisible' musical partnership with the Wallace Collection.
Gregson at 80 in Scotland
October 28, 2025
Music by and chosen by the acclaimed composer will be performed at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland this evening.
Half century mark for cooperation players
October 07, 2025
Keith Johnstone and Ray Munday have just notched up 50 years of outstanding service to the brass band movement — with an appearance at the Albert Hall to help with the celebrations.
Adams and coop in percussion partnership
September 18, 2025
Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.
Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist
September 02, 2025
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.
National treasure honoured by RPS
August 26, 2025
John Wallace CBE has joined a very exclusive list of Honorary Members of the Royal Philharmonic Society.
Wallace and coop to make the invisible visible
August 23, 2025
The Wallace Collection and the cooperation band will the music of Giovani Gabrieli come to life in Edinburgh this weekend.
New Nordic President at coop
July 18, 2025
Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.
Youngsters urged to join the coop
July 18, 2025
The Cooperation Youth Band is looking to enjoy yet another great season of fun music making.
New addition to coop trom section
July 03, 2025
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.
Television appearance for cooperation band
May 22, 2025
Members of the cooperation band were to be seen and heard in the latest ITV drama series.
World Championship challenge for the cooperation band
May 19, 2025
The Scots will head to Kerkrade in 2026 to see if they can become World Champions.
Result: 2025 Fife Brass Band Festival
April 27, 2025
The cooperation band warms up for their forthcoming European challenge with an entertaining road trip to Fife.
