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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
