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Cooperative

New century brings exciting dividend for Co-op

February 12, 2019
Co-operative Funeralcare Band will enter its second century as The cooperation band after securing new financial support.


Coop

Co-op faces crisis in the most critical period of 100 year history

July 19, 2018
Co-operative Funeralcare Band is facing an uncertain future as sponsors announce withdrawal of a century of financial support and ask band to vacate rehearsal premises.


Coop pride

Co-operative pride at musical work

August 23, 2017
The Co-operative Funeralcare Band has been taking pride in its work in more ways than one of late...


Co-op

No Scots at elite European level in Ostend

February 09, 2017
There will be no Scottish representation in the Championship Section at the forthcoming European Championships in Ostend.


James Morrison

Scotland prepares for Wizard of Oz

November 01, 2016
The brilliant James Morrison will be making a rare appearance in Scotland later this month — so don't miss him in action in Perth.


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Report & Results: 2016 Doctor Martin Wainstone's Cup

September 11, 2016
Co-op Funeralcare take a lucrative detour on their way home from the British Open as they pick up the £4,000 first prize on offer at the Dr Martin Wainstone's Cup contest.


Funeralcare Band

Scottish champion unwrap classics on radio

June 10, 2016
Co-operative Funeralcare Band will be helping to bring brass band classics to a new audience in Scotland.


James Morrison

Co-op to team up with Wizard of Oz

March 09, 2016
The jazz legend James Morrison will make a long overdue return to Scotland later this year in concert with Co-operative Funeralcare Band.


Jim Hayes

The Midnight Man set to return again

February 04, 2016
Johnny Midnight will be making a musical reappearance as he starts work on his third CD release.


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Youth additions to Co-operative ranks

December 02, 2015
Co-operative Funeralcare announce major baritone and euphonium additions.


Co-operative Funeralcare

Co-op add strength to Perth assault

November 02, 2015
Co-operative Funeralcare Band has announced a brace of new signings as they target Scottish Open success in Perth.


Funeralcare

Co-op add strength to Spiriti assault

September 18, 2015
Co-operative Funeralcare has added a trio of new signings to the band ahead of their National Final appearance at London in October.


Jim Hayes

Midnight calling...

July 14, 2015
If you want to help Jonny Midnight on his mission to promote new music then you need to get in touch...


Cooperative funeralcare

Co-op changes as they focus on major championships

July 07, 2015
Co-operative Funeralcare sign trio of talented young players and appoint new chairman as they seek to harness positive energy for major challenges ahead.


Coop

No Withington lead for Co-operative Funeralcare in Freiburg

April 24, 2015
Lack of full rehearsals and poor attendance leads to Allan Withington withdrawing from taking Co-operative Funeralcare to European Championships in Freiburg.


Allan Withington

Withington to lead Co-op at Perth and Freiburg

February 27, 2015
Allan Withington will be leading reigning Scottish Champion, Co-operative Funeralcare in defence of their domestic title and in their Euro assault in Germany.


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Champions help commemorate sacrifice

August 14, 2014
Members of the Co-operative Funeralcare Band have played their part in helping the town of Dunfermline commemorate those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.


Coop

Report & Results: 2014 West Lothian Festival of Brass

June 10, 2014
Co-operative Funeralcare complete their stranglehold on domestic Scottish silverware with latest victory at West Lothian.


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Report & Results: 2013 Scottish Open Championship

November 23, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare prove they are a Cutt above their rivals by retaining their Scottish Open title.


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Report & Results: 2013 Doctor Martin Wainstone's Cup

September 16, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare extend rewarding contesting form with Doctor Martin victory.


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Co-op gain Kerr's power

September 05, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare sign talented euphonium star Scott Kerr ahead of their British Open challenge.


Co-operative Funeralcare Band in action

Report & Results: 2013 Land O' Burns

August 25, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare boost confidence and coffers ahead of British Open with entertainment title victory at Troon.


Co-op basses

Scottish champions open up for Perth

March 01, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare Band will hold an open rehearsal ahead of their Scottish Championship challenge on Perth.


Geneva

Advert: Geneva Instruments

February 04, 2013
Co-op aim for musical dividends with Geneva cornets


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No Scotland in Europe in 2013

February 03, 2013
Co-operative Funeralcare decline invitation to Oslo as Scotland faces European opt out for the first time since 1996.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Coverage: North West Regionals Championships

February 23 • Coverage of the 2025 North West Regionals championships from Winter Gardens, Blackpool.


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.


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


James Chamberlain

BMus (Hons) PGCE
Conductor, Teacher


               

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