The need for musical activity was always felt in Balzan. For a short period of time a small orchestra was formed, this is confirmed by the article Anton Camilleri wrote about the visit the Governor Charles Boham Carter made to Balzan in 1936. Mr Camilleri wrote:

“The Governor and his wife went to the St Gabriel Band Club. The President John Borg and the secretary Valent Cardona where there to greet them, along with other members. In the club there was a small band that played the “God save the King” as soon as the Governor stepped in.” One of the newspapers wrote: “a small local band was playing”.

But this band soon died out, so the need for another band was felt more than ever. It’s not easy to just form a new band, this task involves a great deal of work and one encounters many difficulties. A man full of courage must take this job in hand.

The person needed for this job appeared in 1951. He was determined to organise this band in the St Gabriel club. This man was Gabriel Caruana, a twenty two year old youth full with new ideas and a person full of energy. He was encouraged by another youth his age Mr Joe Felice, who went into the job along with Gabriel.

On the 5^th of August 1951 he presented the formal proposal to the Committee. Along with this proposal he also presented a list of eleven band players and four students who showed interest in learning an instrument. The committee decided to call an urgent general meeting for the approval of this proposal. 

The General Meeting was held on Sunday 19th August 1951 and the President Mr. John Borg presented the proposal to the members to give their verdict. An anonymous vote took place and the result was 28 in favour and 2 against. During the same meeting a band delegation was formed. A month later the band was proposed and in September 1951, Mro. Carmelo Briffa from Birkikara, a well known musician was asked to direct the Band. He remained Band director till he died on the 12^th April 1972.

With the death of Briffa the committee thought of a new band master, he was Mr Clemente Schibberas A. Mus. L.C.M who took his position in May of 1972.

On the 16^th January 1991, the band went into the hands of Mro Joseph Vella A. Mus. L. C. M. L.Mus. L.C.M V.V.C.M.

During the last fifty one years the band has done many honours to the village of Balzan. During these years the Band has accompanied various activities some sad and some joyous. We cannot forget the people who are no longer with us, who have worked and sacrificed to make this band a successful one.