The Madras Police Music Band was set up during the Colonial period. The musicians were personally trained by British and Irish officers. The techniques of playing the Bassoon, a wood-wind instrument in the double reed family were also passed on to the Madras Police by the Irish and the British. From playing in a police parade as a symbol of grandeur to playing on the roads to create awareness among the public during the pandemic, the Madras Police Music band has proved its versatility.