Join the Band & Vacancies
🎺 Join the South Yorkshire Police Band
Welcome to the South Yorkshire Police Band, home of championship-winning performances, incredible musicianship, and a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
🏆 Current Vacancies
🎺 Soprano Cornet
We’re looking for a confident Soprano Cornet player to join our band.🎺 Cornet Players
We have openings for Cornet Players. We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals who are ready to join our fantastic cornet section and work alongside our talented Principal Cornet, Brian Winter.
🎺 Trombone
We’re seeking a Trombonist to join our band. The position within the section is negotiable.
🎺 Percussion
We’re looking for a Versatile Percussionist to join our talented sectionThese positions are an excellent opportunity to join a championship-winning band under the expert guidance of our Musical Director, Leigh Baker.
🔹 What we offer:
- The chance to perform as part of an award-winning band at contests, concerts, and community events
- A key role in driving the band's powerful sound
- Friendly bandmates and a welcoming atmosphere
- A supportive and friendly environment
- Opportunities to improve and grow as a musician
📖 About the Band
Based in Hellaby, Rotherham, near to Jct1 M18
We rehearse Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8 pm to 10 pm in excellent air-conditioned facilities.
The South Yorkshire Police Band is a traditional British brass band comprising:
- Bb Cornets
- Eb Soprano Cornet
- Flugelhorn
- Tenor Horns
- Baritones
- Euphoniums
- Trombones
- Bass/Tuba Eb and Bb
- Tuned and Kit Percussion
We are current graded in the First Section of the Yorkshire Region
We are the current Second Section Yorkshire Regional and National Champions
We perform music on behalf of South Yorkshire Police. Our schedule is well-balanced, featuring traditional concerts, contests, civic ceremonial gatherings, and awards ceremonies.
In addition to our full band, we have a 10-piece group and a heraldic fanfare team performing at civic ceremonies and special events.
🎤 Recent Performances:
- Barnsley Hospice Light up a Life Service
- National Police Public Bravery Awards
- Multiple events at Sheffield Cathedral, Cutlers' Hall, and St. George's Park (the home of English Football)
We predominantly perform in South Yorkshire – including Barnsley, Rotherham, Doncaster, and Sheffield – but we also participate in performances further afield.
What We Provide:
- Air-conditioned rehearsal facilities
- All uniforms, instruments, and equipment
- No subscription costs for members
📨 Get in Touch!
Interested in joining us? We’d love to hear from you and for you to pop into a rehearsal
👉 Contact us here today to learn more about our vacancies and arrange a visit to one of our rehearsals.
Let’s make great music together! 🎶

