BRIEF HISTORY
OF THE ROYAL ST LUCIA POLICE BAND
Past Bandmasters
| Past Drum Majors
 The
St. Lucia Police Band was formed in June of 1947, by Bandmaster
Nathaniel Joseph Griffith, along with six (6) vibrant young men
within the ages of 12 to 14 years and a small compliment of regular
policemen. Fame and stature were brought to the Force through
the Band by Bandmaster Griffith’s affluent leadership as
a qualified musician. The “Band Boys” as the Band
was termed, soon became a household name throughout the length
and breath of St. Lucia. Eleven years after setting the Band on
a solid foundation, Mr. Griffith accepted an appointment with
the Trinidad Police Band, handing over to Mr. Randolph Beckles.
Randolph Beckles
Although the Band had already passed
its infant stage, it became an  establishment
of the Royal St. Lucia Police Force in 1965, eighteen (18) years
after its inception. Subsequent to the first visit to St.Lucia
by her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second, on the 12th of June
1966, the Band attained “Royal Status”. In April of
1971, Cadet Officer Carlos Mynns took over command of the Band
as Bandmaster, following his return
from the Royal Military School of Music, Kneller Hall. Mr. Mynns
was promoted to A.S.P. and Superintendent as Director of Music
in quick succession by virtue of his Qualifications. During that
period there were dramatic changes in the rank and structure of
the Band to the extent of new instruments being introduced. Unfortunately,
Superintendent Carlos Mynns passed on while in service, on the
30th of January 1991. After the death of the then Director of
Music, Carlos Mynns, Assistant Superintendent Gerard Emmanuel,
assumed the responsibility of leadership for a brief period.
Carlos Mynns
directing band
 In
1991, Superintendent Rudolph Valentine Charles was recalled from
retirement to take over the reign of command, where he introduced
women in the Band for the first time. In
1994, he handed over to Superintendent David Myers who had just
returned from the Royal School of Music, Kneller Hall. After 56
years, the Band has grown from 7 to 43 members inclusive of administrative
staff. The demand for the services
of the Band, ranges from Military Parades, Cocktail Parties, Formal
Dances, School Concerts, Public Concerts and even the Formal Opening
of Public Facilities etc.
First
Four Women in Police Band
Despite the limited
resources available to the Police Band especially in the area
of proper musical instruments, Band members are still able to
perform to a very high standard on every occasion.Presently,
the Band is under the capable command of Superintendent
Gregory Piper, succeeding Mr. David Myers who is now retired.The
Royal St. Lucia Police Band, throughout its fifty seven year
history, has also appointed eight (8) Drum Majors to lead the
band for parade purposes. The Drum Majors selected were primarily
Drill Sergeants or Drill Instructors. The Drum Majors in order
of appointment were as follows:
RSLPF
Police Band in Concert
Past Drum Majors
| 1. Sgt. Anthony Monlouis 1958-1961 |
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| 2 .Sgt. Norris Sealy 1961-1968 |
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| 3. Sgt. Haynes Cyril 1968-1971 |
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| 4. Const. Jn Baptiste Norbert 1971-1976 |
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| 5. Cpl. Phillip Louis 1976-1988 |
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| 6. Const. Norbert Williams 1988-1990 |
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| 7. Cpl. Lucius Lake 1990-1992 |
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| 8. Sgt. Curtis Sealy 1992- to date |
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Past Bandmasters
| Past Drum Majors
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