Concept and Philosophy

New Horizons Music programs provide entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and those who were active in school music programs, but have been inactive for a long period. Many adults would like an opportunity to learn music in a group setting similar to that offered in schools, but the last entry point in most cases was elementary school. We know that for most of the last century, about 15–20 percent of high school students nationally participated in music. From that, we can estimate that at least 80 percent of the adult population needs beginning instruction in order
to participate in music making. New Horizons Music programs serve that need.

Benefits for Participants

Active participation in music fills important needs for adults—the need for challenging intellectual activity, the need to be a contributing member of a group, and the need to have exciting events in the future. For many people, music can serve these vital needs better than anything else. Here is what some participants say:
" Being old, retired, and widowed, I joined the band to have something to
do. Now I don’t know what I would do without it."

" This comes at a time in life when you have the time to devote to it. When you join the band, you stick with it. Not many people drop out. It’s something that holds you."

" Next to my family, certainly, the musical activity is the most
important thing in my life."

Many adults want the socialization of group instruction and they want to be part of an ensemble right from the start. Adults participating in such a music program meet new friends and become an important part of a group. They have events to look forward to—concerts to play, concerts to attend, and trips. Such goals give added meaning and purpose to life. Strong friendships are formed in New Horizons programs (and therehave been several marriages).

For additional information about New Horizons International Music Association, visit: www.newhorizonsmusic.org

Please register for Spring classes by January 9, 2012

NEW HORIZONS BANDS
Wes Kilpatrick, Director

Mondays 12 - 3pm
February 6 - April 23, 2012
Athens Central Presbyterian Church
$120 ($110 for OLLI or ACCA members)


Students in the beginning band will also need to purchase the Essential Elements 2000 method Book 1 for their appropriate instrument. (available at Chick Music, Athens or amazon.com)

Once students are registered, ensembles will be formed based on level, and specific class times will be assigned.

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NEW HORIZONS ORCHESTRAS
Laurin Smith, Director

Mondays 9:30am - 11:30am
February 6 - April 23, 2012
Athens Central Presbyterian Church
$120 ($110 for OLLI or ACCA members)


Students in the beginning orchestra will also need to purchase the Essential Elements 2000 method Book 1 for their appropriate instrument. (available at Chick Music, Athens, or Amazon.com)

Once students are registered, ensembles will be formed based on level, and specific class times will be assigned

All New Horizons Band and Orchestra participants will be responsible for providing their own instrument, and black folding music stand.

Adult string players interested in playing in a chamber music group are encouraged to check out our chamber music page!!

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NEW HORIZONS CHORUS
Wes Kilpatrick, Director

Mondays 11:30am - 12:30pm
February 6 - April 23, 2012
Athens Central Presbyterian Church
$120 ($110 for OLLI or ACCA members)

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NEW HORIZONS PIANO
Pete Jutras, Director
Dawn Dalangin, Instructor

Wednesdays, 4:45pm - 6:45pm
January 25 - April 25, 2012
Hugh Hodgson School of Music, Room 504
$120 ($110 for OLLI or ACCA members)

See Summer page for 2012 Summer New Horizons Piano classes


Students in the piano ensemble will also need to purchase Adult Piano Method - Play by Choice by Fred Kern. (available at Chick Music or amazon.com)

Once students are registered, ensembles will be formed based on level, and specific 1-hour class times will be assigned