biography
Banda Musical de São Martinho de Mancelos is a philharmonic ensemble from Mancelos, in the municipality of Amarante. Founded around 1900, it celebrated its 134th anniversary in 2023, establishing itself as one of the oldest musical institutions in the region.
It brings together more than 55 musicians aged between eight and 50, and is conducted by Susana Pinto, an engineer and local resident who grew up surrounded by music. The band maintains a music school dedicated to the training of young people and seeks to adapt to modern times without losing its musicality, having taken part in various events and competitions, including the RTP programme 'Especial Primavera'.
