Combining the old with the modern

LAND AND BRASS

- Preview: Steve Cooke

LAND and Brass is an exhibition and body of work commissioned by the Culture Coop working with sound artist Sophie Cooper and Milnrow brass band.

It combines contemporary experimental sound and composition with the local Rochdale/Pennines tradition of brass music.

The project idea originated with a community steering group who suggested introducing the two local music genres together for interest of the public in an immersive installation and exhibition.

The installation, which will be in-situ in Rochdale Exchange from June 21, was originally inspired by a trip to Rath’s Trombones in Huddersfield where Sophie Cooper was treated to a tour around the workshop of the legendary company.

During that visit, Sophie spotted a trombone so broken and bashed that it looked to be almost melting over the edge of a high shelf and it made her question in a world where over-consumption is rife and common, is there a possibility to make instruments like this have one final blast at sounding again?