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NSW POLICE BAND …on the beat since 1895!
‐October2009‐
In October, Sydney will host the seventh edition of theWorldMastersGames.Opentopeopleofallabilitiesandmost ages, the World Masters Games are the world'slargest multi‐sport event attracting up to three timesmorecompetitorsthantheOlympicGames.The Gameswill host approximately 25,000 people frommore than 100 countries. They will compete across 28sportsspanning9daysat72venuesthroughoutthecityandsurrounds.TheGamespromote lifelongcompetition, friendshipandunderstanding between people in the world of sport,regardlessoftheirbackgroundorskilllevel.Participants in the World Masters Games representthemselves rather than their country. The competitionpromotesafestivalatmosphere,keepingtothemotto"Mit,funandforeveryoung".The band will be supporting this event by playing animportant role during the opening ceremony and RoyalGala Ball of the Games. We look forward to whatpromisestobeabigandexcitingevent.
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WelcomeoneandalltoourOctoberNewsletter.Wehavebeen a busy band since our last newsletter withimportant performances for NSW Police Legacy andNational Police Remembrance Day, amongst our 15Septemberperformances.I hope you Mind something of interest within thisnewsletter and as always myself and fellow bandmemberslookforwardtocatchingupwithyouatoneofourupcomingconcerts.JohnSaunders,MusicalDirector,NSWPoliceBand
World Masters Games, Sydney 10th – 18th October, 2009
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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Musical Moments in October
October 11th World Masters Games
Opening Ceremony 5.30pm Concert, 8pm Ceremony
Sydney Olympic Park
October 14th Free Concert at St Andrews
Cathedral 12.30pm – 1.30pm
October 16th Wind Quintet Performance at the Galston Open Gardens Festival 11am, 4 Henstock Rd, Arcadia
October 18th Low Brass Quartet perform at the
Cabramatta Crime Prevention Expo 10am, Cabramatta Mall
October 25th Memorial Service for Emergency
Volunteers 10.30am, Mrs Macquarie’s Rd,
The Domain
October 31st The Police Band DJs spin some tunes at the Bonnyrigg Festival
12pm, Bonnyrigg Plaza
Much of our time in October is devoted to preparations and
performances associated with the Games. Our small groups are
working hard to fulfill all our usual engagements.
When did you join the NSW Police Band and why? First performance with NSW Police Band in 1978 as an 18 year old Police Cadet at Passing Out Parade, Redfern Police Academy. I literally did “pass out” after ten minutes, fainted onto the ground, destroyed the Euphonium and was carried off by my Cadet Sergeant. I transferred from Redfern Police Station to the Band in early 1981. At my interview to join the NSW Police Cadets I remember being asked why I wanted to join the Force. I answered, “To join the NSW Police Band of course!” Why trombone? My ninth grade school teacher gave me a trombone to play. His reason: “Because you have long arms and can reach 7th position!” I played Euphonium a few years later. I have returned to Trombone but enjoy practicing on the Euphonium. As Drum Major, my other “instrument” of sorts is the Drum Major’s Mace. Most rewarding experience? Leading the Anzac Day Police Contingent as Drum Major, wheeling into George Street, hearing the band strike up a Military March and seeing the crowd waving their Australian Flags, what an honour and a privilege.
On October 25, 1959 The Police Band participate in the state funeral of Joe Cahill, Premier of
NSW from
1952-1959.
He died of a
heart attack while still in office
on 22nd October
1959.
On October 20, 1973 Queen Elizabeth officially opens the Sydney Opera House.
In October 1898 the NSW Police Band was asked to perform at the Good Samaritan Carnival in Manly. The band had to decline due to the length of time needed to travel to Manly and back! How times have changed – now we are able to travel as far as Bathurst or Newcastle and back in one day.