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{{See also|Singapore Police Force}}
{{See also|Singapore Police Force}}
The '''Singapore Police Force Band''' (SPF Band) is the chief police band in the [[Republic of Singapore]]. It was established in 1925 while the country was under British rule.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/biblio/12677871|title=Metamorphosis :the Singapore Police Force Band, 1925-2005. – National Library|website=www.nlb.gov.sg}}</ref> It is the oldest of the marching bands located in Singapore. It currently consists of 110 musicians who all serve as SPF officers. Since all SPF Band members are regular police officers, they have a dual role when performing their policing duties at the local [[Neighbourhood police centre]].
Established in 1925, while the country was under British rule,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Metamorphosis :the Singapore Police Force Band, 1925-2005. – National Library|url=https://www.nlb.gov.sg/biblio/12677871|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915025747/https://www.nlb.gov.sg/biblio/12677871|archive-date=2021-09-15|access-date=2020-03-17|website=www.nlb.gov.sg}}</ref> the '''Singapore Police Force Band''' (SPF Band) is the oldest band in the [[Republic of Singapore]]. Along with SPF's transformation into a modern-day Police Force, the Band has in its more than 95 years of existence.
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The SPF Band is a vehicle of the SPF that supports SPF's strategic partnership with the community through music and entertainment. It creates awareness of the SPF through public performances such as the annual [[National Day Parade]] (NDP).<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.police.gov.sg/about-us/organisational-structure/specialist-and-line-units/training-command/singapore-police-force-band/about-us#content |title=About Us |access-date=2020-03-17 |archive-date=2018-10-27 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181027145124/https://www.police.gov.sg/about-us/organisational-structure/specialist-and-line-units/training-command/singapore-police-force-band/about-us#content |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Features/SPFs-Got-Talent-SPF-Band-Musicians-Facebook-Post|title=SPFs Got Talent SPF Band Musicians Facebook Post|website=Singapore Police Force|access-date=2021-09-15|archive-date=2021-09-17|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210917094350/https://www.police.gov.sg/Media-Room/Features/SPFs-Got-Talent-SPF-Band-Musicians-Facebook-Post|url-status=live}}</ref>, Police Community Roadshows, Home Team Festivals and various collaborations with educational and charity institutions.
The SPF Band currently sports the following ensembles:<ref>https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/red-dot-august/2019/spf-fusion-ensemble</ref>
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The Band currently consists of 78 musicians made up of regular and full-time national service officers led by the Director of Music, Superintendent of Police (1) Sulaiman Bin Abdul Wahab. On top of being dedicated musicians, the band members are also full-time police officers.
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Besides encompassing a host ensembles such as the Concert Band, Military Band, Fusion Quintet, Combo Band and Showband, the WPPD <ref>{{Cite web |title=WPPD|url=https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/national-day-celebrations/2016/spirit-of-the-parade-featuring-women-police-pipes-and-drums}}</ref> (Women Police Pipes and Drums) was formed in 1972 and had performed in various local and overseas events including the National Day Parade.
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The SPF Band currently sports the following ensembles:<ref>{{Cite web|title=SPF Fusion Ensemble|url=https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/red-dot-august/2019/spf-fusion-ensemble|url-status=live|access-date=2021-09-17|website=www.esplanade.com|archive-date=2021-09-15|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210915033632/https://www.esplanade.com/festivals-and-series/red-dot-august/2019/spf-fusion-ensemble}}</ref>


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*Brass Quintet
*Brass Quintet
*Woodwind Ensemble
*Woodwind Ensemble
*Women Police Pipes and Drums (WPPD)
*Fusion Ensemble (established in 2019)
*Fusion Ensemble (established in 2019)
*SPF Duo



The band plays a role in providing musical support during many ceremonial activities such as the [[Singapore National Day Parade]] (NDP).<ref>https://www.police.gov.sg/about-us/organisational-structure/specialist-and-line-units/training-command/singapore-police-force-band/about-us#content</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.police.gov.sg/media-room/features/spfs-got-talent-spf-band-musicians-facebook-post|title=SPFs Got Talent SPF Band Musicians Facebook Post}}</ref> It conducts military-style [[exhibition drill]] at international events such as the [[Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo]], the [[Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo]] and the World Police Band Concert. It has performed on occasion with units such as the [[Gurkha Contingent Pipes and Drums Platoon]] and the [[Hong Kong Police Band]].


==References==
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Latest revision as of 01:36, 1 November 2022

See also: Singapore Police Force

Established in 1925, while the country was under British rule,[1] the Singapore Police Force Band (SPF Band) is the oldest band in the Republic of Singapore. Along with SPF's transformation into a modern-day Police Force, the Band has in its more than 95 years of existence.

The SPF Band is a vehicle of the SPF that supports SPF's strategic partnership with the community through music and entertainment. It creates awareness of the SPF through public performances such as the annual National Day Parade (NDP).[2][3], Police Community Roadshows, Home Team Festivals and various collaborations with educational and charity institutions.

The Band currently consists of 78 musicians made up of regular and full-time national service officers led by the Director of Music, Superintendent of Police (1) Sulaiman Bin Abdul Wahab. On top of being dedicated musicians, the band members are also full-time police officers.

Besides encompassing a host ensembles such as the Concert Band, Military Band, Fusion Quintet, Combo Band and Showband, the WPPD [4] (Women Police Pipes and Drums) was formed in 1972 and had performed in various local and overseas events including the National Day Parade.

The SPF Band currently sports the following ensembles:[5]

  • Marching Band
  • Fanfare Trumpeters
  • Big Band
  • Combo Band
  • Brass Quintet
  • Woodwind Ensemble
  • Women Police Pipes and Drums (WPPD)
  • Fusion Ensemble (established in 2019)
  • SPF Duo


References

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  1. ^ "Metamorphosis :the Singapore Police Force Band, 1925-2005. – National Library". www.nlb.gov.sg. Archived from the original on 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  2. ^ "About Us". Archived from the original on 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
  3. ^ "SPFs Got Talent SPF Band Musicians Facebook Post". Singapore Police Force. Archived from the original on 2021-09-17. Retrieved 2021-09-15.
  4. ^ "WPPD".
  5. ^ "SPF Fusion Ensemble". www.esplanade.com. Archived from the original on 2021-09-15. Retrieved 2021-09-17.


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