biography
The Banda de Música de Arrifana is a philharmonic band from Arrifana, in Santa Maria da Feira, officially founded on 19 January 1803. In 1928 it joined the Bombeiros Voluntários de Arrifana, becoming known as the Banda de Música dos Bombeiros Voluntários de Arrifana, before later reverting to its original name.
It was recognised as a Public Utility Institution in 1985. Since 2001, its music school and rehearsals have been held at the former Escola Gomes Rebelo.
