Apr 9-12 | Traditions in Transition II
Apr 10 - Apr 11, 2026
Miner Auditorium
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Stewart Copeland’s Police Deranged for Orchestra is a high energy orchestral evening celebrating the work of legendary rock star and composer Stewart Copeland and focuses on his career in music that has spanned over four decades.
Copeland is a unique figure in world music: renowned as the founder of The Police, a band that became a defining force in rock music from the ‘80s through to the present day.
In addition to being one of the most influential musicians of the modern age, he is also a seasoned and prolific composer in opera, ballet and orchestral music as well as extensive soundtrack work for film and television.
This concert will be an evening bursting with The Police’s biggest hits including ‘Roxanne’, ‘Don’t Stand To Close To Me’ and ‘Message in a Bottle’.
In Copeland’s words: “Delving into the multi-tracks of our original recordings and live performances revealed lost guitar solos, bass lines, and vocal improvisations that were just too cool to leave in obscurity… this discovery is what brings us to this performance: Sting’s songs, Andy’s inventions, and my impunity; all on the page for a wild ride with orchestra and unique musicians from around the world.”
With Copeland himself on drums, three singers, a guest guitarist, and an orchestra, this night in Miner Auditorium will be a unique and unforgettable concert experience.
Stewart Copeland’s Police Deranged for Orchestra is a high energy orchestral evening celebrating the work of legendary rock star and composer Stewart Copeland and focuses on the epic rise of his four-decade career in music.
Copeland is a powerhouse and a living legend. To witness his youthful energy and next-level drumming combined with the zest of the orchestra provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Dallas Observer
Copeland is a powerhouse and a living legend. To witness his youthful energy and next-level drumming combined with the zest of the orchestra provided a once-in-a-lifetime experience
Dallas Observer
Personnel
Stewart Copeland drums
Others TBA
Presenting the Police’s music as a launching pad to explore unmapped frontiers
PopMatters
Personnel
Stewart Copeland drums
Others TBA
Presenting the Police’s music as a launching pad to explore unmapped frontiers
PopMatters
Watch & Listen
Stewart Copeland's Police Deranged for Orchestra
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Stewart Copeland's Police Deranged for Orchestra
Message in a Bottle
Stewart Copeland's Police Deranged for Orchestra
Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic
Stewart Copeland's Police Deranged for Orchestra
Message in a Bottle