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New Horizons Music Current Session

New Horizons Music Program Sessions

Spring Term: February 1 - May 2, 2024

 

Opportunities for appropriate levels of instruction and rehearsal:

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Rising Stars (Fall term start only)

For those learning to play an instrument, and those needing a refresher. Group and individual instruction will include beginning music-reading skills, tone and technique development, and ensemble performance skills. 

Concert Band I

For those who are able to read music comfortably, have developed an acceptable tone quality, and have learned most of the required technique to perform. No ensemble experience is necessary to play in this concert band. We emphasize ensemble performance techniques during each rehearsal. Music selections will be comprised of intermediate to advanced difficulty.

Concert Band II

For those who find themselves between the beginner and intermediate levels (beginner level too easy, advanced concert band music too challenging). This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be comprised of easy to intermediate difficulty.

Jazz Band I

For those who play at least at the intermediate level and are comfortable performing various jazz styles. Membership must be approved by the director, with consideration given to membership seniority and instrumentation needs. Instrumentation is limited to saxophone, trombone, trumpet, drum set/percussion, keyboard, bass, and guitar.

Jazz Band II

For those who may be new to playing jazz music. It is required that participants have played their instrument for at least one year, and can read music. Instruction and rehearsals will include various jazz styles, improvisation and ensemble techniques. ALL brass, woodwind, keyboard, guitar, and percussion instruments are welcome.

Rising Stars Strings (Fall term start only)

For those learning to play violin, viola, cello or string bass, and those needing a refresher. Group and individual instruction will include beginning music-reading skills, tone and technique development, and ensemble performance skills. 

Intermediate String Orchestra

For those who played a string instrument long ago, or not very often, and are beyond the beginner level. This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be comprised of easy to intermediate difficulty.

Small Ensembles

Small ensembles (such as quartets, trios, etc.) are also available to play in at no extra cost if you belong to at least one of the above ensembles. Full tuition for Small Ensemble only. Contact Linda Hartley for more information: lhartley@udayton.edu

REHEARSAL LOCATION AND TIMES
Temple Beth Or, 5275 Marshall Road, Kettering
Rising Stars, Concert Bands
Thursdays, 9:00-10:15a.m.
Strings, Jazz Bands and Small Groups
Thursdays, 10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Tuition

  • $90/term for Concert, String Orchestra, Rising Stars only
  • $90/term for Jazz Band only
  • $90/term for Small Ensemble only
  • $135/term for two of the above groups
  • Cancellations received after the session begins are non-refundable

Concerts

Members are expected to participate in scheduled performances unless there are acceptable reasons not to do so.  We want members to benefit from not only instruction, but also performance experiences.

Other Information

  • There is no limit to number of participants in Concert Bands, Rising Stars or Jazz Band II. Jazz Band I has limited participation due to standard jazz band instrumentation.
  • Small ensembles are available with membership.
  • Individual lessons are encouraged. Contact Linda Hartley to arrange lessons taught by UD music education students.
  • Instruments may be rented or purchased from any local music dealer.
  • Method books for Rising Stars, Concert Band II, and Jazz Band II, Rising Stars Strings, and Intermediate String Orchestra will need to be purchased.

Registration

To register use this link.

Or, call University of Dayton Special Programs and Continuing Education: (937) 229-2347

For more information contact:

Dr. Linda Hartley, music director, at (937) 760-4553 or lhartley@udayton.edu or Anna Fricker, Promotions Co-chair, (937) 239-7445 or annafricker@gmail.com

CONTACT

Special Programs and Continuing Education


300 College Park
Dayton, Ohio 45469 - 7011
937-229-2347
Special Program and Continuing Education