A Wiltshire Police detective sergeant is preparing to perform at one of the UK’s leading concert venues as part of a prestigious national police orchestra next month.
DS Myles Scott, who works in custody, will take to the stage at Birmingham’s Symphony Hall on 5 December as a member of the British Police Symphony Orchestra (BPSO).
The annual performance, titled Once Upon a Symphony: Fairytales, Folklore and Fantasy, will feature music inspired by well-known stories and films, including Aladdin, Shrek, The Lord of the Rings, Hansel and Gretel and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.
Myles has been involved in orchestras and bands since primary school, continuing to pursue his passion for music alongside his career in policing.
The BPSO brings together serving and retired police officers, police staff and members of the wider policing family from across the UK.
Its members give up their own time to perform, using music to connect with communities and showcase another side of policing.
Speaking about his involvement, Myles said: “Being part of the orchestra takes me away from work but allows me to decompress with others who work in the same profession as me. We can talk in a safe place without judgement.
“It also allows you to express emotion through performing music. I dedicate one weekend a month to rehearsals and concerts and fit this around my shift work, which sometimes means finishing a night shift and driving across the country.
“It’s a significant commitment, but it’s something I really enjoy and find incredibly rewarding.”
Myles added that being part of the orchestra gives people working in policing an opportunity to support one another away from their professional responsibilities while sharing their musical abilities with audiences nationwide.
Tickets for the concert, which is supported by NicheRMS365, are available through www.bpso.org.uk/events.
