Silicon Valley Brass Band

About the Band

Founded in 2008, the Silicon Valley Brass Band is made up of volunteer musicians from all over the Bay Area. SVBB is based in San Jose and is member run not for profit organization.

The Silicon Valley Brass Band is a large brass and percussion ensemble formed in the tradition of the British brass band.  A traditional brass band strives to emulate the rich, full sound of a pipe organ.  In order to achieve this unique sound, they utilize the following instruments:  Bb Cornets, Eb Soprano Cornet, Flugel Horn, Eb Tenor Horns (instead of Horns in F), Euphoniums and Baritones, Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Bb and Eb Basses and percussionists playing a wide variety of instruments.

Mission

The mission of the Silicon Valley Brass Band, a member-driven musical organization, is to entertain its audiences with a wide variety of musical styles in the brass band tradition.  We will present high quality musical performances that display the unique sound and style of a British style brass band.  In addition, we will provide the opportunity for Bay Area brass and percussion players to learn and develop brass band skills.

Values

• We will perform every concert at a high quality level.
• We will present balanced musical programs that both educate and entertain our audience.
• We will have fun making music together.

Conductor

Steve Barnhill In addition to his position as music director for the Silicon Valley Brass Band he is the Director of Instrumental Music at Evergreen Valley High School, San Jose, where he conducts three concert band ensembles, a string orchestra and a marching band. He is the Coordinator of the Performing Arts Department for the East Side Union High School District. He is also involved with the Santa Clara Vanguard Cadets Drum and Bugle Corps as the brass coordinator and assistant director. He is also much sought after adjudicator for jazz, band, and orchestra festivals and marching band competitions. After receiving his Bachelor of Arts in Music in Performance and teaching credential from San Jose State University, he began teaching at William C. Overfelt High School in San Jose where he was the director of bands for 22 years. For 10 years, he concurrently conducted the Ohlone College Community Band. His passion for music and pursuit of excellence in his young musicians has made his jazz bands, concert ensembles and marching bands among the top in the area. Not only a conductor but he is also an outstanding freelance bass trombonist whose resume includes the San Jose Symphony, San Jose Jazz Society Orchestra, Jazz Garden Big Band, Ray Brown Great Big Band, back up orchestras for numerous artists and several recording sessions.
 

Board of Directors

President

Vice President

Director

Personnel