Rochester New Horizons Music Priscilla Brown – Program Director Sue Ames – Band Council Chair
Presentation Outline History of New Horizons Rochester New Horizons Music Performance
History of New Horizons Program
Rochester: The Birthplace of New Horizons Music Dr. Roy Ernst Professor at Eastman School of Music Founded in 1991 ~ 40 Musicians Current Status: Over 200 Programs around the world USA, Canada, England, Italy, Australia
Mission To enhance the musical experience of adults by providing the opportunity for them to perform music in an ensemble To provide a program for beginning and experienced musicians of all levels
Philosophy Program exists for the enjoyment of its members Adults can learn to play an instrument or sing at any age Member-centered program supported by resources from the Eastman Community School of Music
Ensembles Bands – beginning, intermediate, advanced Orchestras – full and string Chorus Smaller ensembles Flute Choir Brasso Profundo Saxophone Ensemble Clarinet Choir Big Band Vintage Jazz
New Horizons Combined Band
New Horizons Combined Band
Clarinet Choir
Brasso Profundo
New Horizons Orchestra
Green Strings
Green Band
Big Band
Vintage Jazz
Chorus
Anyango Yarbo-Davenport Conductors Ken Scott Priscilla Brown Anyango Yarbo-Davenport Bruce Burritt Julie Elliot Alan Woy
Christopher Seaman, RPO Guest Conductors Dr. Mark Scatterday, ESM Arild Remmereit, RPO Jeff Tyzik, RPO Christopher Seaman, RPO
Rehearsals 1-2 times a week September through May First Unitarian Church Conductors – retired professional musicians Mentors for sectional rehearsals – Eastman students
Mentors: Sectional Practice
Performances Holiday concerts – area malls City schools Senior citizen centers and residences Kodak Hall Outdoor concerts Benefit Events Wilmot Cancer Center Gala
20th Spring Band Concert
Fees $140 – 165 per semester Scholarships available
Rochester New Horizons Website
How to Join www.rocnewhorizons.org Contact Us Call Eastman Community Music School 585-274-1005
New Horizons Sampler Mary Deane – alto saxophone Dick Cole – clarinet Mike McKain – bass clarinet