NYPD Police Band

The band currently has 70 members and is part of the NYPD Ceremonial Unit.

The NYPD Band performs at department ceremonies, parades and community events across the city and in concerts around the world.

[1] The band was founded in 1991, when the NYPD decided that it needed a ceremonial unit to provide musical accompaniment.

The band had originally existed from 1901 to 1955 in order for the NYPD to be represented during official functions of the city.

[3] It also took part in events such as the 2011 edition of the Quebec City International Festival of Military Bands, which included a performance of God Bless America with the Alexandrov Ensemble of the Russian military.