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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
