SESSION I 

Session I of New Horizons Music Program takes place on Thursdays from 9 AM - 10:30 AM. Registering for the Session I Membership allows you to then register for any one of the three groups that take place at this time.These groups are:

Rising Stars Band (group instruction)

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.

Concert Band

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.

Symphonic Band

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.

Instruments that may be played in these groups are:

• Flute
• Oboe
• Bassoon
• Clarinet
• Bass clarinet
• Alto saxophone
• Tenor saxophone
• Baritone saxophone
• Trumpet
• French horn
• Trombone
• Baritone/euphonium (bass or treble clef)
• Tuba
• String Bass (Symphonic Band only)
• Percussion

SESSION II

Session II of New Horizons Music Program takers place on Thursdays from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Enrollment in this membership allows you to enroll in one of the following groups:

Jazz Band

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. The following instruments are welcome in this ensemble: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, electric guitar, bass guitar, piano, drum set (limited to 2 members), and percussion.

Jazz Ensemble

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.

Rising Stars Strings (group instruction)

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.

Andante Strings

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.

String Orchestra

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

SMALL ENSEMBLES

Small ensembles (such as quartets, trios, etc.) are also available to play in at no extra cost. Participants must belong to at least one of the above larger ensembles. Those participating only in a small ensemble must pay tuition. Contact Shiela Reynolds (sheilamreynolds62@gmail.com) for more information. You may register for a small ensemble only through our membership page.