• 1920
    The Band of the Order Sons of Italy in official uniform is proud to continue the tradition of the "Bande Italiane".
    Photo: O.F.I. archives
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  • 1924
    "La Banda" of Emanuele Cosentino. He was so dedicated to the music he spent hours teaching the younger generation the art of playing a musical instrument, provided that they subsequently be recruits for the band.
    Photo: Courtesy of E. Cosentino
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  • 1927
    We see trumpeter Gentile Dieni who joined the "Banda Cosentino" in a parade.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1928
    The first annual celebration of the Supreme Independent Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in Quebec that continues annually.
    Photo: Courtesy of E. Cosentino
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  • 1928
    The "Banda Cosentino" ready to put on a show for the Italian feast.
    Photo: Courtesy of E. Cosentino
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  • 1947
    After the war, the Italians celebrate on Dante street in front of the church Our Lady of Defense.
    Photo: O.F.I. archives
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  • 1950
    Gentile Dieni with his instrument which he played in the "Banda Gentile".
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1950
    The "Banda Cosentino" comes together for a group photo in front of Piazza Dante.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1955
    Piazza Dante, the "Banda Cosentino" and the new group MSI founded by Gentile Dieni.
    Photo: Courtesy of the family Dieni
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  • 1956
    The "Banda Cosentino" in front of the school Notre Dame of Defense.
    Photo: Courtesy of E. Cosentino
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  • 1958
    On the occasion of the Italian day the "Banda Cosentino", always directed by Emanuele Cosentino, changes name and became the "Banda Gentile".
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1964
    La Banda Gentile with the band director Romanelli.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1966
    Italian Festival at Belmont Park with the presence of Father Minchini, Don Safolio (President of the Casa d'Italia), three musicians of the"Banda Gentile" and Gentile Dieni.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1970's
    The "Banda Gentile" in front of the presbytery of the church Our Lady of Defence with the band director P. Spremulli.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1980's
    The "Banda Gentile" in front of the presbytery of the church Our Lady of Defence with the band director Di Florio.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1984
    The "Banda Gentile" during a procession in honor of Our Lady of Defence.
    Photo: Loan family Dieni
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  • 1989
    The "Banda Gentile" during the celebration of the Feast of St. Ann (Grain Festival), a celebration that Gentile Dieni loved to participate.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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  • 1994
    The "Banda Gentile" with band director Beniamino Cinalli and Anna Dieni, daughter of Gentile Dieni.
    Photo: Courtesy of the Dieni family
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