2011 Review

2011 has been a hugely successful year for the SYPB; a product of the hard work and commitment of band members and the exceptional talent of our musical director Leigh Baker.

The band competed in brass band grading second section and were awarded:
• Forth place at Butlins Mineworkers Contest in January
• Winners if the Yorkshire Area finals at Bradford
• Tenth place in the open Brighouse march contest and awarded the 'Best Deportment' prize
• Third place at the national Brass band finals in Cheltenham

The band performed over 25 events across the county and had a few excursions further afield.

The band's heraldic fanfare team went from strength to strength and performed at several fanfare engagements, with the Corps of Drums and fanfare spectacular at the Company of Cutlers Forfeit Feast was particularly memorable.

The band takes great pride in its marching capability and this year were seen at St. Georges parade, Rotherham, Oughtibridge gala, Brighouse march contest and Rotherham Remberance service.

Further showcasing the versatility of the band were the smaller octet/ten piece group provided at official mess nights, White Rose Tourism awards and the Victoria Cross rededication ceremony.

The SYPB had the privilege of playing at some prestigious events this year, including the Rotherham Mayor making ceremony, a rather soggy Brodsworth Hall, BandFest at Elsecar heritage centre, the concert to raise funds for Hatfield church roof fund and we took great honor in once again playing for the South Yorkshire Police Christmas Ball at Cutlers Hall, Sheffield.

The band continues to rehearse twice a week throughout the year, sometimes more on the run up to bigger events. The band relies on the police volunteer band members. Each gives up approximately 300 hours a year of their own time. In total over 8700 hours are devoted to making music on behalf of South Yorkshire Police, a truly impressive commitment.