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NSW POLICE BAND …on the beat since 1895!
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National Police Remembrance Day was introduced in 1989 by all Police Commissioners of Australia to honour those police officers who have been killed in the execution of their duty. The date of September 29 was chosen to coincide with the Feast Day of St Michael, Archangel and Patron Saint of Police. In total 731 police are remembered on the National Memorial in Canberra. The NSW Police Band travelled to Canberra and participated in the dedication of the National Police Memorial on September 29, 2006.
The NSW Police Memorial in the Domain honours all police officers who have served the people of New South Wales and the memory of those who lost their lives in the course of duty.
Since the establishment of the NSW Police in 1862, 234 police officers have died doing their job. Their names are etched in the Memorial's largest wall and will be joined by the names of officers who give their lives in the future.
The Police Band continues to play an important part on Police Remembrance Day by accompanying the marching contingent, providing ceremonial music, welcoming dignitaries such as the Governor and playing the National Anthem.
National Police Remembrance Day 29th September
Welcome one and all to the 2nd edition of our Newsletter. I trust you will find something of interest regarding our activities both past and present. We have had quite a busy time lately, having performed 15 times throughout the month of August. This included an Attestation Parade at the Police College in Goulburn, on the 28th, to welcome the newest recruits into the NSW Police Force. Till next time, have a musical month. John Saunders, Director of Music, NSW Police Band
NSW Police Band Unit 4, 31-41 Bridge Road
Stanmore NSW 2048 Telephone 02 9557 2090 Facsimile 02 9557 2507
E-mail [email protected] www.policeband.nsw.gov.au
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Wednesday 9th Music at St Andrews
St Andrews Cathedral 12.30pm – 1.30pm
Saturday 12th Willoughby Street Fair Chatswood City Centre
10.30am Parade 12.30pm Concert
Sunday 20th Jazz Combo Performance
Lugarno Lions Festival 11.30am – 12.30pm
Wednesday 23rd “Love is in the Air”
Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, Penrith
11am Concert, Tickets $15 Bookings: ph 4723 7600
Sunday 27th Alzheimer’s Memory Walk
Parramatta Park 10.30am Concert
Strathfield Spring Fair Strathfield Park 1.30pm Concert Tuesday 29th
National Police Remembrance Day Wall of Remembrance
The Domain 9.30am Ceremony
The band will perform over 15 times this month including two school concerts, three awards ceremonies & three dinners.
GigGuide‐September
On September 19, 1928 The first “all-talking, all-singing” movie, The Singing Fool, along with Walt Disney’s Steamboat Willie, introducing Mickey Mouse, both with the new synchronised soundtrack, are shown for the first time, in New York.
On September 26, 1892 John Philip Sousa’s band of the US Marines performs for the first time in Plainfield, New Jersey.
Musical Moments in September
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Elsen is the youngest member of the Police Band at only 20 years of age. He grew up in the country music capital, Tamworth, moving to Sydney after school to study at the Australian Institute of Music. He joined the band in July 2008. Why did you join the Police Band? I was looking for a job which allowed me to play different styles / genres. Why double bass? My first violin teacher told me I should play double bass as there were no double bass players at the Tamworth Conservatorium. Favourite musical style? Korean Hardcore. Any hobbies? Jammin’ What has been your most rewarding experience in the Police Band? Being able to play bass every day for a living.
On September 28, 1989 The NSW Police Band performed at the Tickertape Parade through the streets of Sydney for the Australian Cricket Team - they had just claimed back the Ashes.