Joel Cooper

Joel Cooper is a professional trumpeter based in Suffolk, UK. He graduated from the Royal Northern College of Music, and has built up a freelance career, performing with many orchestras both nationally and internationally, including BBC Philharmonic Orchestra, Opera North, London Chamber Orchestra, Lyon Opera Orchestra and the Australian Ballet. He loves to travel and, to date, has currently visited over 80 countries through music! He is the Managing Director of Inspired Music, (a small events music agency), and enjoys performing chamber music with the Inspired Brass Quintet, Brass Beats Collective, and Brass & Ivories, (brass and piano duo). He has given solo recitals in many cathedrals, churches, and arts centres nationwide and has performed on television / radio broadcasts for the BBC, ITV and Sky. He has had the privilege of performing for members of the Royal Family on several occasions. Based in Suffolk, Joel enjoys a varied career, working as a session musician, performing, composing/ arranging, and teaching. Joel is passionate about promoting live music and is regularly involved with education projects.