Milwaukee Police Band

The MPD band performs regularly at events such as Peace Officers Memorial Day, graduation ceremonies and other Civic functions.

9 April 1898, 5 months after its founding, the band performed at its first concert to members of the MPD, playing the Star Spangled Banner, El Capitan and Yankee Doodle.

In March 2000, the expansion of the MPD Band youth saw younger children being introduced included and paired with police officer-musicians who mentored and performed with the students.

[9][3][10] In November 1924, the band made its first appearance at the municipal Christmas tree lighting ceremony, an event that it has continued to perform at annually.

The band also traveled to Florida in April 2003 to perform at Walt Disney World's "Share a Dream Come True Parade".