New Horizons Music Program
University of Dayton New Horizons Music Program
When you join the UD New Horizons Music Program, you will belong to an established and successful adult music education program that began in 2000. There are approximately 200 New Horizons programs throughout North America and the world. Professional music educators will guide participants with appropriate levels of group instruction. Rehearsals will consist of improving fundamentals, note and rhythm reading, and group performance.
BANDS
Rising Stars Band (group instruction)
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. No experience required. Beginners may start in fall semester only.
Concert Band
For those who find themselves between the beginner and intermediate levels (beginner level too easy, advanced concert band music too challenging). No ensemble experience is necessary to play in Concert Band. This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be of easy to intermediate difficulty.
Symphonic Band
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 Symphonic Band. We emphasize ensemble performance techniques during each rehearsal. Music selections will be of intermediate to advanced difficulty.
Jazz Band
For those who may be new to playing jazz music. It is required that participants have recent experience of playing their instrument for at least one year and be able to read standard music notation. Instruction and rehearsals will include playing various jazz styles, improvisation, and ensemble techniques. All brass, woodwind, keyboard, guitar, bass, and percussion instruments are welcome.
Jazz Ensemble
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.
STRINGS
Rising Stars Strings (group instruction)
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. Beginners may start in fall semester only. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass.
Andante Strings
For those who find themselves between the beginner and intermediate levels (beginner level too easy, string orchestra music too challenging). This group will focus on the continued development of music-reading skills, instrument technique, and tone. Music selections will be of easy to intermediate difficulty. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass.
String Orchestra
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 the string orchestra. We emphasize ensemble performance techniques during each rehearsal. Music selections will be of intermediate to advanced difficulty. Instruments include violin, viola, cello, string bass. String Orchestra will perform one selection in the spring semester as a full orchestra.
SMALL ENSEMBLES
Small ensembles (such as quartets, trios, etc.) are also available to play in at no extra cost. Participants must belong to at least one of the above larger ensembles. Those participating only in a small ensemble must pay tuition. Contact Linda Hartley for more information: lhartley@udayton.edu
REHEARSAL LOCATION
Temple Beth Or, 5275 Marshall Road, Kettering 45429
REHEARSAL TIMES (Thursdays only):
Session 1: Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Rising Stars Band
9:00-10:30 a.m.
Session 2: Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band and Strings
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Session 3: Electives
12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Elective classes may be offered periodically during the semester, and registration will be separate. Tuition for session 3 will depend on the length of the classes plus participation numbers. In addition, this time frame may also be utilized for small ensemble rehearsals, full orchestra rehearsals, sectionals, and combined Jazz Ensemble and strings (no extra charge).
TUITION
- $100/semester to participate in only one of the following: Rising Stars Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, Rising Stars Strings, Andante Strings, String Orchestra
- $150/semester to participate in any two ensembles listed above
- $100/semester to participate ONLY in a small ensemble
- Cancellations received after the second rehearsal of a semester are non-refundable
REHEARSALS and CONCERTS
Members are expected to participate in scheduled rehearsals and performances unless there are acceptable reasons not to do so. We want members to benefit from instruction and performance experiences. Planned absences are recorded in advance through our membership chair.
OTHER INFORMATION
- There is no limit to the number of participants in the Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Rising Stars Band, Rising Stars Strings, Andante Strings, String Orchestra, or Jazz Band. Jazz Ensemble has limited participation due to standard jazz band instrumentation.
- Individual lessons are encouraged. Contact Linda Hartley to arrange lessons taught by UD music education students or other area music educators. Lhartley1@udayton.edu
- Instruments may be rented or purchased from any local music dealer.
We have a limited instrument loan program as well. Contact Program Director Kay Wert Minardi at udnewhorizons@minardi.org for more information.
- Method books are required for:
Rising Stars Band: Essential Elements Book 1 (Hal Leonard Corp.)
Concert Band: Essential Elements Book 2 (Hal Leonard Corp.)
Jazz Band: First Place for Jazz (KJOS publishing)
Rising Stars Strings and Andante Strings: Artistry in Strings Book 1 (KJOS publishing)
I Can Read Music Volume 1 (Joanne Martin)
String Orchestra: Artistry in Strings Book 2 (KJOS publishing)
Viva Vibrato Gerald F. Fischbach and Robert S. Frost
Books may be purchased through local music stores, Amazon, Stanton’s Sheet Music, and other places that carry sheet music and method books.
- All program members must purchase a concert polo shirt to be worn for performances.
For more information regarding UD's New Horizons Music Program, contact Promotions Co-Chair Anna Fricker at (937) 239-7445 or annafricker@gmail.com.
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