Author - Alan Douglas

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...

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...

European Open Rehearsal

We’re thrilled to invite you to a special Open Rehearsal with The Cooperation Band as we prepare to represent Scotland and Glasgow at the European Brass Band Championships in Stavanger, Norway—our 16th appearance at this prestigious event. 🎺 Open Rehearsal 🗓 Monday 5th May 🕢 7:30 PM 📍 Govan and Linthouse Parish Church, Glasgow, G51 2YL Join us for an exciting preview of our...

Romantic Brass – A Special Fundraising Concert for Beatson Cancer Charity

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music as The Cooperation Band, alongside the legendary John Wallace, presents Romantic Brass—a concert featuring remarkable transcriptions of works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Dvořák, Wagner, Schumann, and Sordillo. This concert holds special significance, as these transcriptions were completed by John Wallace during his treatment at the Beatson Cancer Charity clinic in Glasgow last year. Demonstrating...

Welcome to the Band, Grant Henderson!

The cooperation band is thrilled to welcome Grant Henderson to our ranks!Born and raised on The Wirral with strong Scottish roots, Grant started his musical journey on baritone at just seven years old before switching to euphonium at eleven. His early years saw him progress through the Wirral Schools Music Service, playing with the Wirral Schools Brass and Concert...

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler

We’re thrilled to share that our very own Principal Conductor, Katrina Marzella-Wheeler, is in the spotlight on 4barsrest.com! 🌟 Check out the article "2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Katrina Marzella-Wheeler" to get a behind-the-scenes look at her thoughts and inspiration as she prepares for the RNCM Brass Band’s upcoming performance in Manchester this weekend. 🎺✨ Dive into her...

Join the CO Youth Brass Band!

Are you a young brass or percussion player looking to take your musical talent to the next level? The CO Youth Brass Band is now accepting new members, and we want YOU to be part of our exciting journey! Meet new friends Perform in amazing concerts Develop your musical skills Be part of a...

#vote4katrina – Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2025!

#vote4katrina - Royal Philharmonic Society Awards 2025! We are beyond excited to share that Katrina Marzella Wheeler has been nominated for the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society Award! For over two centuries, the Royal Philharmonic Society has celebrated the power of music in our lives, and Katrina exemplifies this legacy through her trailblazing work in the brass band world.Katrina is...

Welcome to the Band, Leigh Price!

We are absolutely thrilled to officially welcome Leigh Price back to the Cooperation Band! Leigh began playing the trumpet in 2005 at just 10 years old. His passion and dedication were evident early on, leading him to attend the Junior Conservatoire at RCS in 2011 while still at school. During this time, he served as principal trumpet of the...