New Horizons Ensembles

The New Horizons ensembles began at Eastman in 1991, under the guidance of Professor Roy Ernst. Since that time, the idea has been adopted by more than 90 organizations throughout the US. While New Horizons was designed in particular for seniors, there is no minimum or maximum age requirement. Current members range in age from 30 on up. No previous musical experience is necessary. Some participants are very accomplished on their instruments, while others are totally new to theirs. Classes are provided for beginners with instruction on music fundamentals and note reading. These beginners move into the ensemble when they feel ready. Experienced players enter directly into the band or orchestra program. Participants must provide their own instruments in good repair and a music stand.

Select, smaller ensembles, such as a Wind Ensemble, Dance Band, and Clarinet Ensemble, have also formed. The groups usually meet at the First Unitarian Church, 220 Winton Road near the corner of Hillside Avenue in Rochester. For more information, call the Eastman Community Music School office. Marcia Bornhurst Parkes, Mike Leavitt, Brent Tallbot, Nancy Strelau, Diego Garcia, Elizabeth Ristow, directors.

 

New Horizons Fall 2008 Informational Meeting

Tuesday, September 9 at 1 p.m. in Room One of Messinger Hall, 10 Gibbs Street. Please call 585.274.1400 if you have questions.

 

New Horizons Calendar

 

Fall Semester 2007

Wednesday, September 5 at 10 a.m.	Information Meeting - Room One, Messinger Hall, 10 Gibbs Street
Tuesday, September 11	Rehearsals begin
Thursday, September 13	No rehearsals
Tuesday and Wednesday, November 20-21	Thanksgiving recess
Tuesday, November 27	Rehearsals resume
Tuesday, December 25	Holiday recess begins
Thursday, January 3	Rehearsals resume
Thursday, January 17	First semester ends

 

Spring Semester 2008

Tuesday, January 22	Spring semester begins
Monday, February 18	Winter recess begins
Monday, February 25	Rehearsals resume
Wednesday, March 12 at 6 p.m.	ECMS Evening of Jazz featuring New Horizons Big Band, Eastman Youth Jazz Orchestra and Eastman Latin Jazz Performance Workshop
Monday, April 14	Spring recess begins
Monday, April 21	Rehearsals resume
Tuesday, April 29	Christopher Seaman condusts the Full Band
Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m.	Concert Band and Symphonic Band Concert, Eastman Theatre Dress rehearsal 9 a.m.-noon; warm-up 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28 at 7 p.m.	Orchestra Concert, Eastman Theatre, 7 p.m. Dress rehearsal 9 a.m.-noon
Thursday, May 29 at 2:30 p.m.	Green Band, Green Orchestra and Chorus Concert, Kilbourn Hall
Thursday, May 29 at 7 p.m.	Brasso Profundo and Big Band Recital Kilbourn Hall
Monday, June 2 at 7 p.m.	Evening of ensembles Chamber Music Recital Kilbourn Hall

 

New Horizons Red Band Concerts 2008

 

Thursday, January 10 at 2/2:30 p.m.	Rochester Presbyterian Home Thurston Road, Rochester
Tuesday, January 22 at 2/2:30 p.m.	Perinton Park Manor Chardonay Drive, Perinton
Tuesday, February 5 at 2/2:30 p.m.	Legacy Senior Community 40 Willow Pond Way, Penfield
Thursday, February 28 at 2/2:30 p.m.	Legacy at Parklands 2000 Park Creek Lane, Churchville
Tuesday, March 11 at 6/6:30 p.m.	Intergenerational Event French Road School French Road, Rochester
Thursday, March 27 at 2/2:30 p.m.	Fleming Point 720 Latta Road, Rochester
Sunday, April 8 at 12/12:30 p.m.	Pittsford Senior Citizens 3750 Monroe Avenue, Pittsford
Thursday, April 24 at 1:15/2 p.m.	Rochester City School District, School #16 321 Post Avenue
Wednesday, June 4 at 1:30/2 p.m.	Kirk Road Elementary School, Greece Central Schools
Tuesday, June 10 at 6:30/7 p.m.	United Church of Christ 1400 Lehigh Station Road, Henrietta
Friday, June 13 at 6 p.m.	Rochester International Jazz Festival

 

New Horizons Full Band Concerts 2008

 

Saturday, June 14 at 1:30/2 p.m.	Pinehurst Sr. Living Community 1000 Pine Trail, Honeoye Falls
Wednesday, June 25 at 6:30/7 p.m.	Asbury Methodist Church on the lawn East Avenue, Rochester
Thursdaay, June 26 at 6:30/7 p.m.	Fairport Library Gazebo Series Fairport Library Main Street, Fairport

 

New Horizons Big Band Concerts 2008

 

Wednesday, March 12	ECMS Evening of Jazz Kilbourn Hall
Friday, June 13 at 6-6:45 p.m.	Rochester International Jazz Festival

 

New Horizons String Orchestra 2008

 

Tuesday, March 4

Nazareth College Linehan Chapel in the Golisano Center side-by-side concert with Nazareth College Chamber Orchestra

 

Snowbird Policy

Many New Horizon students enjoy spending the winter months in a warmer climate. Those who are away for four months or more will be billed only for fall semester. Please notify the office in early December. Upon returning to the Rochester area, all are welcome to attend rehearsals for the balance of the school year at no additional charge.

 

New Horizons

Core Ensembles

Note: Participants in Band or Orchestra receive 50% off all other New Horizons ensembles.

New Horizons Beginning Band

Marcia Bornhurst Parkes and Mike Leavitt, Directors
Wednesdays, 9-11 a.m.

Tuition: $125 per semester

New Horizons Intermediate and Advanced Bands

Marcia Bornhurst Parkes and Mike Leavitt, Directors
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.

Tuition: $150 per semester

New Horizons Beginning Strings

Staff Director

Tuesdays, 9-11 a.m.

Tuition: $125 per semester

New Horizons Intermediate and Advanced Orchestra

Diego Garcia, Nancy Strelau, Directors
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9-11 a.m.

Tuition: $150 per semester

New Horizons Chorus

Brent Talbot, Director
Thursdays, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m

Tuition: $100 per semester .

Additional Ensembles

Note: Participants in Band, Chorus or Orchestra receive 25% off all other New Horizons ensembles.

New Horizons Big Band

(formerly Dance Band)

Marcia Bornhurst Parkes, Director
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
Those desiring to enroll must possess at least intermediate level instrumental skills, and should read music. Enrollment with permission of the director.

Tuition: $75 per semester

New Horizons Winds/Brass/Percussion

Participants in Orchestra

Diego Garcia, Director
Wednesday, 9-10:30 a.m.

Tuition: $75 per semester

New Horizons Clarinet Ensemble

Alan Woy, Director
Mondays, 9-11 a.m.
Tuition: $125 per semester

Sine Nomine

(New Horizons Flute Ensemble)

Jennifer Horn, Director
Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Tuition: $75 per semester

New Horizons Saxophone Ensemble

Andrew Lieberman, Director

Tuesdays, 11 a.m.-noon

Tuition: $75 per semester

 

Basement Brass

(New Horizons Trumpet Ensemble)

Mike Leavitt, Director
Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.

Permission of instructor required.

Tuition: $75 per semester

Brasso Profundo

(New Horizons Tuba/Euphonium ensemble)

Marcia Bornhurst Parkes, Director
Tuesdays, 11:15 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Tuition $75 per semester