PORTUGUESE BAND
Preserving our Portuguese Heritage
Culture & Pride
Since 1971
San Jose
of
Upcoming Events
Portuguese Band of San José
Founded in 1971 by Mr. Eleutério Borba. The band's nickname is Banda Velha, which means "Old Band".
It is the oldest current Portuguese marching band in all of California, but not the first to be founded. There were several Portuguese marching bands founded in the late 1800's and early 1900's, but they faded away over the years. In fact, some were founded by the famous Portuguese composer John Philip Sousa, who composed most of our familiar American military marches.
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Since it's inception, the Portuguese Band of San José proudly represents the Portuguese culture within the local community and throughout California.
EVENTS
RENTALS
Beautiful Amenities for Special Events
WEDDINGS • QUINCEAÑERA • COMPANY PARTIES • HOLIDAY EVENTS
MAIN HALL
We can accommodate any event
KITCHEN
A full service kitchen for catering
BAR
Fully functional bar
The Portuguese Band of San José facility is available for rentals and includes a 3,025 square-foot ballroom with stage. It also features a large bar area and kitchen. A charming venue in the
heart of San José provides the perfect location for weddings, receptions, conferences,
classes, parties and other large and small events at very affordable rates.
Call for Rental Information and Pricing
408 292-8905
MUSICIANS
Conductor (Mestre)
Joe Amaral
Queen (Rainha)
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Flag Holders (Porta Bandeiras)
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Banner Holders (Porta Estandarte)
Nevaeh Paz
Faith Paz
Clarinet (Clarinete)
Brian Flores
Sandra Rodrigues
Alison Janeiro
Trumpet (Trompete)
Gilbert Nunes
Dillon Nunes
Curtis Gaspar
French Horn (Trompa)
Tony Paz
Tenor Sax (Saxo Tenor)
Nelson Brasil
Alto Sax (Saxo Alto)
Nelson Sequeira
Jason Aguiar
Nick Tavares
Trombone (Trombone)
Larry Dias
Steve Lourenco
John Paul Faustino
Baritone (Baritono)
John Santos
Joey Medeiros
Mike Tavares
Tuba (Tuba)
Mike Salasar
John Cunha
Percussion (Bateria)
Danny Furtado
Luke Costa
Kvin Azevedo
REPERTOIRE
P.B.S.J. Anthem
Star Spangled Banner (U.S. Anthem)
Portuguese Anthem
Azorean Anthem
Holy Ghost Anthem
Anthem of Our Lady of Fátima #1
Anthem of Our Lady of Fátima #2
Anthem of Saint Cecilia
Anthem of Saint Anthony
Anthem of “Bom Jesus”
Anthem of “Senhor Santo Cristo”
Paixão
Genre: Funeral March
Composer: Manuel Canito
Ultimo Adeus
Genre: Funeral March
Semper Fidelis
Genre: March
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Botão de Ancora
Genre: March
The Circus Bee
Genre: March
Composer: Henry Fillmore
The Thunderer
Genre: March
Composer: John Philip Sousa
Alegres do Norte
Genre: March
Os Rebeldes
Genre: March
Composer: Manuel Canito
Eulália Maria
Genre: Slow March
Composer: Manuel Canito
Paula
Genre: Slow March
Composer: Manuel Xavier Soares
Cadetes em Marcha
Genre: Concert March
Danny Boy
Composer: Warren Barker
Al Centenario
Genre: Concert March
Composer: Ferrer
Florentiner March
Genre: Grand Italian March
Composer: Julius Fucik
Also Sprach Zarathustra
Genre: Fanfare
Composer: Richard Strauss
Flight of the Bumble Bee
Genre: Concert March
Composer: N. Rimsky Korsakoff
Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
Genre: Symphonic Suite
Composer: John Williams
Cantigas São Canções
Genre: Concert Piece
Composer: IlÃdio Costa
Finale from New World Symphony
Genre: Symphony
Composer: Antor Dvora