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Jim Hayes

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.


Oldroyd

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.


The Wallace Collection

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

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.


the cooperation band

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.


cooperation and adams

Adams and coop in percussion partnership

September 18, 2025
Adams Percussion and the cooperation band have entered into a new percussion partnership.


Oldroyd

Hayes becomes Evo Oldroyd Artist

September 02, 2025
The principal cornet of the cooperation band becomes and Oldroyd Artist.


John Wallace

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 Collection

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.


Olav Skar

New Nordic President at coop

July 18, 2025
Olav M Skar has reconnected with the cooperation band in his new role as Band President.


the cooperation youth band

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.


Helen Teasdale

New addition to coop trom section

July 03, 2025
Helen Douthwaite-Teasdale joins the cooperation band on trombone.


cooperationband

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.


cooperation

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.


the cooperation band

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.


the cooperation band

the cooperation band to showcase transitions ahead of Stavanger challenge

April 25, 2025
The Scottish representatives in Stavanger will give an open preview of the set-work and their own-choice selection ahead of their 16th European Championship appearance.


youth band

Co Youth to gain Van Looy inspiration

February 27, 2025
The young players of the Co Youth Band will enjoy a special Sunday musical session with Geneva euph star Glenn Van Looy.


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.




Essence of Time

Nearly time to capture some of Tredegar's essence

December 30 • There is still time to win a workshop with Martyn Brabbins, Peter Moore, Gavin Higgins, Ian Porthouse, Dewi Griffiths, Sion Jones and more...


Roger

Webster and Rushworth to help life-long friend

December 30 • Roger Webster and Billy Rushworth will join forces with Carlton Main Frickley Colliery Band to help raise urgent funds for the cancer treatment of a former colleague.


unibrass

UniBrass CompComp26 reveals shortlist

December 30 • Four young composers will look to be crowned 2026 UniBrass Composition Competition winner.


Brassettes

Brassettes Podcast: Episodes 5 & 6

December 30 • Jo Behan meets up with Idun Carling and the female players of Desford Colliery Band for the final two episodes of her podcast series for 2025.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Oxted Band

December 30 • As we go into 2026, the band's 125th anniversary, we are seeking CORNET and TROMBONE players to fill our line-up. We are friendly and ambitious band with a wide variety of engagements, including three major concerts each year - check them out on YouTube.


Cambrian Brass

December 30 • We are a friendly, hard-working and inclusive brass band, and everyone is welcome. We currently have specific vacancies for Soprano Cornet, Solo Cornet, Flugelhorn and EEb Bass, but interest from players on any instrument is always very welcome.


Paul Andrews


Conductor, Band trainer, Adjudicator, Instrument Repairer - Brasstoff


               

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