OUR BANDS!SYMPHONIC BANDThis band is our top organization and numbers between 80-85 members. They meet on Thursday evenings for two hours from 7 'til 9 at the Canon School. You are invited to attend any rehearsal as they are all open rehearsals. If you already play a band instrument, bring it along and join in the fun. There is no charge for a one-time guest.CONCERT BANDThe Concert Band is our most advanced daytime band (intermediate) and usually boasts between 45-50 members with a very nicely-balanced instrumentation. This band meets at First Evangelical Free Church...on Monday and Wednesday mornings from 8:30-10:30 a.m. We would welcome you into our 'concert band stars' family with open arms.BEGINNERS BANDYou need absolutely no prior music knowledge to belong to this band. You read correctly, no prior music experience. All you need is the desire and a reasonable amount of time to practice. We'll then take you as far as you desire. This is part of the essence of the New Horizons Band program. Please be in touch with us quickly if you are interested in this program. We are just beginning another new class and we'd love to have others along for the exciting ride. That being said, if you or someone you knows is interested in a September 2010 class, have them be in touch with us ASAP...634-2463 or enuccio@aol.com. This class will be meeting on Mondays and Wednesdays, 11:00-12:00 Noon at First Evangelical Church, 820 N. 30th. (NOTE: If we don't reach the desired number of members, we will merge these people with the Night Beginners under Rob Rodine's tutelage.)NIGHT BEGINNING BANDMuch like the Beginning Band referenced above, you need no prior music knowledge. This band meets on Thursday evenings from 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Note the new time for this group. It is our hope to have Night Intermediate members receive 2 hours of instruction this semester.) Fundamentals are stressed in this band. We'll even suggest the instrument we feel is best suited for your unique physical characteristics. Additionally, an instrument rental plan is available through one of our sponsors, and you'll also receive a 20% discount on the price of the instrument you select should you decide to purchase rather than rent.Rob Rodine will be instructing this group. Rob comes to us with much experience and also teaches privately. He looks forward to working with our adults and, as a matter of fact, already teaches some of them privately. N-B meets at the Canon School, 1201 W. Cheyenne Road. NIGHT INTERMEDIATE BANDThis band is GROWING RAPIDLY with a very representative instrumentation. It's a band designed for those unable to attend rehearsals during the daytime hours, but have that burning desire to either learn or re-learn a band instrument. It meets on Thursday evenings from 7:00-9:00 p.m. It is presently numbering in the 30-40 player range, giving it a very nice instrumentation for balance and blend.Rob also instructs this group,and the location of the rehearsals is the multi-purpose room at The Canon School (1201 W. Cheyenne Road). 18-39 BANDWe have, for the time being, combined the forgotten '18-39 Musicians' with our Intermediate members in order for us to have a band with adequate numbers and instrumentation. It seems the numerous requests for us to allow the younger folks in the groups intended for the 40-and-over crowd helped to spawn the idea for still another band. At this point we are increasing the amount of rehearsal time to 2 hours for this group. Rob also has this band as part of his responsibility. It follows N-B and is also at The Canon School. More and more young folks are coming out of the woodwork--so plan on joining them NOW!Rob worked with this group this Summer with much success...and we look forward to the Fall Semester with great anticipation. If you were on hiatus for the Summer months, plan to return in the Fall and help to make this group the best that it can be! KICKS BANDThe Kicks Band is our 16-piece jazz band. A prerequisite for membership in this band is membership in the Symphonic Band and is by audition only. The Kicks Band meets at our long-time home, First Evengelical Free Church--but from 7:00 to 9:00 on Monday nights. This band has played numerous concerts and public performances and often receives donations for their appearances.In order to always be available with a full complement of players, we have added a few 'floater' players to cover unexpected absences at a time when a performance arises. JAZZ TRIOSThe rhythm section from the Kicks Band makes up a vibrant addition to the New Horizons Band of Colorado Springs, and has played many public performances.Fortunate for all of NHBCOS, the 3 gentlemen who play in this group play for donations only and then turn all the $$ over to the Friends organization for support anywhere needed. They are extremely benevolent and they represent us with amazing aplomb. (We applaude Thomas T. (leader and piano); John M., Bass Guitar; and Bruce N., Drums.) !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Often, the Jazz Trio is replaced by another trio including Pianist, Thomas T. playing the Classical Guitar but also including a flugelhorn player from our Concert Band. Jeff A. is doing a wonderful job and adds a whole lot to the variety aspect of the group. The group is made complete by the addition of LaVonne H. who ably covers the String Bass part...or, in her absence, Helayne T. who is proving herself as quite a nice player. The Latin Jazz Trio is a great new group that you'll love to hear, we promise. !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! CHAMBER GROUPSSeveral chamber groups have formed for the enjoyment of the participants. Wecurrently have a Brass Quintet working as well as Flutes (the Flutopians) and Alto Saxophones. Also, the Trombones are working diligently to be what they term, "Ed's favorite section!" This friendly competion among all these band enthusiasts is proving to be wonderful. We love that these people have returned to the activity they loved 'way back when!' |