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Fall 2025 Registration   

Session I Ensembles meet 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM and Session II Ensembles meet 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. You will only choose ONE ensemble from either session. Descriptions of each are available in their ensemble information.

NEW HORIZONS REFUND POLICY: Refunds for tuition are available up until the one day prior to the first day of rehersal. Refunds incur a $5.00 processing fee. After the first day of rehersal and up until the second week of the term, we can credit your account for future terms. After week one there is no refund or credit.

  • Session I Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100101
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building: Temple Beth Or
    Room:
    Instructor: Gretchen German, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

     
    For those learning to play an instrument, and those needing a refresher. Group and individual instruction will include beginning music-reading skills, tone and technique development, and ensemble performance skills. No experience required. Beginners may start in fall semester only.

 

  • Session I Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100102
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building: Temple Beth Or
    Room:
    Instructor: Denny Dutcher, Sheila Reynolds, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who find themselves between the beginner and intermediate levels (beginner level too easy, advanced concert band music too challenging). No ensemble experience is necessary to play in Concert Band. This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be of easy to intermediate difficulty.

 

  • Session I Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100103
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building: Temple Beth Or
    Room:
    Instructor: Michael Berning, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who are able to read music comfortably, have developed an acceptable tone quality, and have learned most of the required technique to perform. No ensemble experience is necessary to play in Symphonic Band. We emphasize ensemble performance techniques during each rehearsal. Music selections will be of intermediate to advanced difficulty.

 

  • Session II Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100201
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Denny Dutcher, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who may be new to playing jazz music. It is required that participants have recent experience of playing their instrument for at least one year and be able to read standard music notation. Instruction and rehearsals will include playing various jazz styles, improvisation, and ensemble techniques.  All brass, woodwind, keyboard, guitar, bass, and percussion instruments are welcome, though we are limiting drum set players to two to ensure adequate playing time for both musicians.

 

  • Session II Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100202
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building: Temple Beth Or
    Room:
    Instructor: Tom Pfrogner, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who play at least at the intermediate level and are comfortable performing various jazz styles. Membership must be approved by the director, with consideration given to membership seniority and instrumentation needs. Instrumentation is limited to saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set/percussion, keyboard, bass, and guitar.

 

  • Session II Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100203
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Sonja Pershing, Jennifer Eyink, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those learning to play an instrument, and those needing a refresher. Group and individual instruction will include beginning music-reading skills, tone and technique development, and ensemble performance skills. Beginners may start in fall semester only. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass.

 

  • Session II Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100204
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor: Jennifer Eyink, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who find themselves between the beginner and intermediate levels (beginner level too easy, string orchestra music too challenging). This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be of easy to intermediate difficulty. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass.

 

  • Session II Ensembles
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100205
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
    Days: Th
    Sessions: 13
    Building: Temple Beth Or
    Room:
    Instructor: Sonja Pershing, Bradley Cordonnier

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    For those who are able to read music comfortably, have developed an acceptable tone quality, and have learned most of the required technique to perform. No ensemble experience is necessary to play in the string orchestra. We emphasize ensemble performance techniques during each rehearsal. Music selections will be of intermediate to advanced difficulty. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass. String Orchestra will perform one selection in the spring semester as a full orchestra.

 

  • Small Ensemble
  • Fee: $0.00
    Item Number: FA25NHB100301
    Dates: 9/4/2025 - 12/4/2025
    Times: 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
    Days:
    Sessions: 0
    Building:
    Room:
    Instructor:

    REGISTRATION FOR THIS CLASS IS CLOSED. This class is already in session.

    FREE Ensemble with Session I and II Membership

 

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