The New Horizons Band of Huntsville was founded in January 2024 as an ensemble for adults who never had the opportunity to play a band instrument, for those who played long ago and wish to refresh their musical skills, and for those who already play an instrument and wish to learn a different one.
Huntsville’s New Horizons Band is sponsored by the Huntsville Concert Band and led by volunteers from the Concert Band who have many years of experience teaching music and directing bands of varying skill levels. Participants receive instruction at an appropriate level in a low-pressure environment that will foster their musical development as ensemble players. The Huntsville Concert Band also provides administrative and financial support.
The New Horizons Band of Huntsville is a member of the New Horizons International Music Association. New Horizons Music programs recognize that every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding You can learn more about the work of NHIMA here: https://newhorizonsmusic.org/about
The people who join New Horizons groups are from varied backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common – a love of music. Being active in music has been shown to have very positive effects on emotional and physical well-being. Recent research (e.g., (https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68105868) even suggests that playing music later in life provides advantages for brain health.
The New Horizons Band of Huntsville meets on Thursdays from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in the choir room of the Sandra Moon Arts Center, 7901 Bailey Cove Road, Huntsville 35802. Enter by the south door of the Sandra Moon Community Complex at the wooden ramp.
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Initial funding for the New Horizons Band of Huntsville was provided by a 2024 grant from the New Horizons International Music Association and a 2024 Arts & Cultural Grant from Arts Huntsville funded by the City of Huntsville.
The activities of the New Horizons Band of Huntsville are also funded in part by a grant from the Community Foundation of Greater Huntsville’s Share Your Story 2024.
