Musique des gardiens de la paix de la Préfecture de police de Paris is the official police band of the Paris Police Prefecture, based in Paris and originally formed to provide ceremonial, civic and public-relations functions, drawing on the wind band and military band tradition. Its repertoire and musical approach range from ceremonial marches and classical arrangements to contemporary and popular works adapted for wind ensemble, and the ensemble regularly performs at civic events, official occasions and international exchanges, reflecting the cultural role of uniformed bands in France.
