Marching to the tune of the Police Band

Abstract

This year marks the 99th anniversary since the establishment of the Malta Police Band. Reaching this incredible milestone has been a vibrant and satisfying journey, with 99 years of service, adding to the musical landscape of Malta and making the Force proud. While we are heading towards our first century of existence, we strive to continue on this exciting journey for many years to come. Established in 1920 by then Commissioner of Police, Lieutenant Colonel Henry William Bamford, the Force’s first bandsmen were selected from the Kings Own Regiment, and the Royal Malta Artillery Maestro E. Magro, was appointed as its first bandmaster. As service exigencies meant that the Band had to be disbanded several times throughout the years, this year marks the 25th anniversary since the Malta Police Band was last re-activated.