New Horizons Band

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The New Horizons Program was started at the Eastman School of Music in 1991 and now has more than 100 programs in the United States and Canada. BW’s New Horizons offers adults the opportunity to learn to play a string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. It is perfect for adults who have never had the opportunity to play an instrument or for those who played during their school days but have not had the opportunity since.

New Horizons Band meets weekly on Wednesday evenings. The program consists of full ensemble rehearsals and sectionals with a concert performance at the end of each semester. The fall semester begins in September, and the Spring semester starts in February. Members must have their own instrument.

Are you interested in additional information about this ensemble? Contact program coordinator Lisa Hirzel at 440-826-7550 or LHirzel@bw.edu

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New Horizons Band offers four levels of band ensembles. Members select the bands that they wish to play in, there are no auditions to participate in our program.

Green Band - A beginning band for new woodwind, brass and percussion players; no experience necessary. Each Wednesday evening, adults participate in group lessons on their specific instruments and a full band rehearsal.

Bronze Band (Beginning) - For adults that play their instrument and read music at a basic level. Participants play in a band and group lessons.

Silver Band (Intermediate) - For adults with the ability to read music and play their instrument at an intermediate level. Each Wednesday evening, adults participate in chamber ensembles and a full band rehearsal. (At this time, due to Covid-affected membership numbers, Silver Band is suspended)

Gold Band (Advanced) - For adults who play their instrument at an advanced level. Each Wednesday evening, adults participate in chamber ensembles and a full band rehearsal.

New Horizons Band meets weekly on Wednesday evenings. Members must have their own instrument. The ensemble will provide music, and all rehearsal materials.

Rehearsal Location:
Boesel Musical Arts Center
49 Seminary St.
Berea OH 44017

Rehearsal Time:
6:00 to 9:00 PM
*Time varies depending on the band schedule:

6:00 - 6:50 p.m. Bronze Band
7:00 - 7:50 p.m. Gold Band and Green Band
8:00 - 8:50 p.m. Chamber Groups including Jazz Band, Pops Band, and Woodwind Ensemble

Ensemble Tuition:
Fall - $165.00
*plus a $25.00 annual registration fee
Spring - $165.00
*plus a $25.00 annual registration fee
Discounted Full Year - $300.00
*plus a $25.00 annual registration fee
**To pay by check, mail the check to the address below with your name and phone number.
Check Address:
BW Community Arts School - NHB
275 Eastland Rd
Berea OH 44017