Ensembles
Concert Band:
Today, the NSW Police Concert Band is a full time unit comprising 4 police officers and 29 professional musicians, and is a highly visible public relations unit for both the Police Department and the State Government.
The band is involved in a colourful variety of activities, which include, but is by no means exhaustive; outdoor public performances, concerts and balls in collaboration with charitable organizations, public and private school concerts, visits to NSW regional areas, as well as prestigious ceremonial/parade activities for the NSW Police, NSW State Government and the NSW State Governor.
You will see the band at the ANZAC Day parade, Royal Easter Show, NSW Premier’s Australia Day celebrations, ticker-tape parades and often in combination with NSW Mounted Police in the famous Police “Musical Rides”. The band is further required to provide musical support for the Goulburn Police College including Attestation Parades and at multicultural New Year celebrations, plus many more events!
The NSW Police Band has gained a reputation amongst the community as a musical ensemble of excellence providing quality entertainment for its audiences. We look forward to entertaining YOU in the future!
Stage Band:
Cool jazz, hot swing and rocking dance music is what you will hear from the stage band, your ears are guaranteed to be satisfied. This ensemble is here to entertain and always leaves its audience begging for more! Lead by lead alto sax player, Ron Gillett, the stage band performs at major jazz festivals, charity balls, private formal occasions and to the general public.
Wind Quintet:
If you are talking about a refined listening experience, then you must be talking about our Wind Quintet. This talented ensemble features the sweet sounds of the flute, poignant oboe, charismatic clarinet, mellow bassoon and noble tones of the French horn. Its repertoire includes the works of Mozart, Haydn, Beethoven, Grainger, Handel and Strauss. Performing at ceremonial events, cocktail parties and formal occasions, the Wind Quintet adds class and sophistication to any event.
Brass Quintet:
Where there is pomp and circumstance, our Brass Quintet won’t be too far away. You will be stirred by its impressive fanfares and entranced by its selection of professional concert repertoire. This dynamic group features the beautiful tones of the trumpet, euphonium, trombone and French horn, and is most often heard at ceremonial occasions.
Jazz Ensemble:
The jazz group is a versatile ensemble that constantly changes depending on the requirements of the event and audience it plays for. This cool collection of musicians provides an intimate supper club atmosphere and can feature anywhere from two to ten players. You will hear a varying combination of instruments including the keyboard, bass, guitar, drums, trumpet, saxophone, trombone, vibraphone, flute, and clarinet as well as the Band’s vocalist. The jazz group can be heard at events such as award ceremonies, charity balls, formal police functions and private functions.