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
Todd Oliver
Vice President
Eric Hand
Director
James Maganaro
Personnel
E-Flat Soprano Cornet
Kathyrn Aducci
B-Flat Cornets
Guy Clark
Rick Leder
Mike Marmarou
Frank Beau Davis
Laura Shea Clark
Nora Smith
Sandra Sattler-Laverty
Kent Mikasa
Patrick Prather
Christina Stein
Flugelhorn
Keith Johns
Tenor Horns
Mathew Croft
Ryan Timmons
Chris Nalls
Baritones
Ryan Black
Molly Tropman
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Trombones
Keith Hunter
Eric Hand
Michael Cushing
Euphonium
Matt Tropman
Todd Oilver
E-Flat Bass
James Manganaro
Scot Gorman
Joel White
B-Flat Bass
Ahn Tuan Huyn
Bryan Willams
Percussion
Joe Reichert
Eric Getter
Mike Lawerence
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Concert Programs 2008-2009
November 2, 2008
December 13, 2008
March 8, 2009
May 19, 2009
Concert Programs 2009-2010
November 1, 2009
March 28, 2010
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