Musical director:
Paul Andrews
Die Band & Drums of the Cheshire Constabulary ist das offizielle Musikensemble der Polizei von Cheshire und blickt auf eine über 60-jährige Geschichte zurück. It was originally founded in the 1950s as the Stockport Borough Police Band. Since then, it has developed into a versatile wind orchestra with its own drumming section, which now performs throughout Cheshire, the United Kingdom and internationally.
The ensemble consists of around 35 dedicated musicians from a wide variety of professional backgrounds. Membership in the band is not restricted to police officers – all members play on a voluntary basis and invest their free time in rehearsals, performances and competitions. This diversity gives the band a special sense of community and dynamism. Musically, the band has a broad repertoire. It performs concerts in large halls as well as appearances at local events, parades, charity concerts and school projects. The band’s smaller “combo” also allows for performances with a compact line-up, for example in retirement homes, educational institutions or at official events. The band’s smaller “combo” also allows for performances with a compact line-up, for example in retirement homes, educational institutions or at official events. She has been participating in regional competitions every year since 2009. She started out in the ‘unclassified’ category and successfully worked her way up to the First Section. The band currently competes in the Third Section. The orchestra has also enjoyed success at international level. Since 2010, the band has been undertaking independently organised and financed concert tours, including to Germany and Austria. These performances not only reinforce the band’s musical quality, but also their role as musical and cultural ambassadors for Cheshire Police.
Today, the band stands for musical commitment, cultural exchange and a strong community. They thrill their audiences with a varied repertoire, high musical standards and a deep passion for brass music – whether in concert halls, on the street or on international stages.