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New Horizons Adult Band Winter 2017
Saturday, January 14, 2017
8:15 AM - 1:00 PM

Don Wright Faculty of Music, Music Building, Western University

New Horizons Adult Band

START DATE: January 7, 2017

ONLINE REGISTRATION OPEN: December 16, 2016 - January 14, 2017

It’s never too late to learn to play an instrument!

New Horizons Adult Concert Band (Beginner I): Designed for those who have never played a musical instrument or who cannot read music. Session consists of a one hour sectional instruction with one hour of band. Music stand and instructional booklet included. Andy Chelchowski – Conductor 12 weeks January 7, 14 (rehearsal will start 1 hour later), 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 12 (Sunday afternoon), 19 (Sunday afternoon), 26 (Sunday afternoon), with final concert April 1 (location to be confirmed) 8:00 – 9:20 am instrument instruction, band 9:30 - 10:30 am, 10:30 – 11:30 am optional theory class - new Music Building.

$237 (includes HST)

New Horizons Adult Concert Band (Beginner II): Designed for those who have played a musical instrument, can read music and want to rejoin a band. They may have completed the NHB Beginner program (not a prerequisite) and are ready to step up to the next level of instruction. Session consists of a one hour sectional instruction with one hour of band. Instructional booklet is included. Mark Enns – Conductor 12 weeks January 7, 14 (rehearsal will start 1 hour later), 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 12 (Sunday afternoon), 19 (Sunday afternoon), 26 (Sunday afternoon), with final concert April 1 (location to be confirmed) 9:30 – 10:30 am instrument instruction, theory class 10:30 - 11:30 am, band 11:45 – 1:00 pm - new Music Building.

$226 (includes HST)

And the Band Played On (Intermediate): Designed for those who have already participated in the Beginner/Beginner II session (or equivalent), or who have had similar band experience (1 year to 2 years experience). Session consists of one hour of sectional instruction with one hour of band. Mary Gillard – Conductor 12 weeks January 7, 14 (rehearsal will start 1 hour later), 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 12 (Sunday afternoon), 19 (Sunday afternoon), 26 (Sunday afternoon), with final concert April 1 (location to be confirmed) 10:30 – 11:30 am instrument instruction, band 11:45 - 1:00 pm - new Music Building.

$205 (includes HST) **additional $20 fee for percussionists

The New Horizons Concert Band (Advanced I): Designed for those who have played a musical instrument for at least two years or those who have completed And the Band Played On and wish to further enhance their musical talents. Session consists of two and a half hours of band. Mary Gillard - Conductor 12 weeks January 7, 14 (rehearsal will start 1 hour later), 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 12 (Sunday afternoon), 19 (Sunday afternoon), 26 (Sunday afternoon), with final concert April 1 (location to be confirmed) 9:00 – 11:30 am band - new Music Building.

$205 (includes HST) **additional $20 fee for percussionists

The New Horizons Concert Band (Advanced II): Designed for those who have played a musical instrument for at least two years or those who have completed And the Band Played On or Concert Band, and wish to further enhance their musical talents. Session consists of two and a half hours of band. Mark Enns - Conductor 12 weeks January 7, 14 (rehearsal will start 1 hour later), 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 12 (Sunday afternoon), 19 (Sunday afternoon), 26 (Sunday afternoon), with final concert April 1 (location to be confirmed) 9:00 – 11:30 am band - new Music Building.

$205 (includes HST)  **additional $20 fee for percussionists. 

For inquiries, or to receive this information in an alternate format or if any other arrangements can make this event accessible to you, please contact: Brenda Smith, Coordinator, by email or phone at 519-661-2111, x82974.

Please complete a separate registration for each person/session. Thank you.

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We are sorry, the deadline for registering for this event online has passed. Please email alumnirsvp@uwo.ca or call 1-800-258-6896 and press 2 if you are still interested in attending. Please leave your name, email, phone number, the name of your guest and specify which event you will be attending.


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