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11Jun

StAMP Celebrates Five Years with a Day of Brass in St Andrews

Saturday 14 June 2025 – Free Public Events St Andrews Music Participation (StAMP) marks its fifth anniversary with a vibrant, day-long celebration of brass music in the heart of St Andrews on Saturday 14 June 2025. The StAMP Made in Fife Festival presents two major public events that spotlight young talent, community musicians, and some of Scotland’s premier brass ensembles. 1.00pm – StAMP Brass Extravaganza St Andrews...

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28May

Congratulations to Professor John Wallace CBE on Receiving the International Trumpet Guild (Official)’s Highest Honour

The cooperation band proudly congratulates Professor John Wallace CBE, on receiving an honorary award from the International Trumpet Guild (ITG)—the organisation’s highest accolade. This prestigious award recognises John’s exceptional and lasting contributions to trumpet performance, literature, teaching, and musical culture on a global scale. An internationally celebrated Scottish trumpet soloist, composer, and educator, John began playing the trumpet...

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20May

Brass Banding with Hannah Peel

Huge congratulations to BBC Radio 3 for winning UK Radio Station of the Year at the ARIAS! 🎉 So thrilled for everyone involved! There are still a few weeks left to catch Katrina Marzella and The Cooperation Band featured on Brass Banding with Hannah Peel – alongside performances from the talented students of the RNCM - Royal Northern College of...

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20May

The Cooperation Band Featured in BBC Drama The Bombing of Pan Am 103

We are proud to share that The Cooperation Band is featured in the BBC’s powerful new six-part drama, The Bombing of Pan Am 103, now available on BBC iPlayer. The series tells the harrowing story of the tragic events of 21 December 1988, when Pan Am Flight 103 was brought down over Lockerbie, Scotland, claiming 270 lives. It follows the...

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20May

The Co Youth Band – End of Season Showcase & 2025 Recruitment

The Co Youth Band What a fantastic way to wrap up the season! Our End of Season Showcase was a huge success – full of energy, talent, and passion from every young musician involved. A heartfelt thank you to all the families, guardians, and friends who came along to support the band – your encouragement means everything to our young performers. We’re...

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02May

The Cooperation Band Looks Ahead to EBBA’s 30th Anniversary Championships in Stavanger

As the countdown begins for the 2025 European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, The Cooperation Band is proud to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the European Brass Band Association (EBBA) and looks forward to taking part in what promises to be a landmark event in the banding calendar. EBBA has played a vital role in shaping the European brass band...

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02May

the cooperation band Celebrates Return to Brass in Concert 2025

the cooperation band is proud to confirm its place in the prestigious line-up for the 2025 Brass in Concert Championships, set to take place on Saturday 15th November at The Glasshouse International Centre for Music, Gateshead. The band joins a world-class roster of 11 top ensembles from across England, Scotland, Norway, and The Netherlands, including defending champions Cory, and other...

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29Apr

Support The Cooperation Band’s Journey to the European Championships

The Cooperation Band is preparing to travel to Stavanger, Norway, to represent Glasgow and Scotland at the 2025 European Brass Band Championships. This opportunity is a great honour for the band, and months of hard work and preparation have gone into making it a reality. While we have already raised a significant portion of the funds needed through our own fundraising...

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25Apr

Own choice test pieces 2025

https://ebba.eu.com/own-choice-test-pieces-2025/ The European Brass Band Association is delighted to announce the own-choice test piece selections by the competing bands at the 46th European Brass Band Championships, in Stavanger, Norway. There is an absolute feast of original brass band repertoire in all sections of Championships. As has become commonplace, there are some real blockbuster own choice selections in the...

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25Apr

Fife Daytime Brass and FCBA Host Inclusive Conducting Event with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

Lochgelly, Fife — This Monday, 28th April, Lochgelly Band Hall will host an exciting conducting session led by Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, Principal Conductor of the cooperation band. Organized by Fife Daytime Brass in partnership with the Fife Charities Band Association, this special event is aimed at women over the age of 40 with an interest in conducting — but all...

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