The cliche "it's never too late to learn" is coming to life with the New Horizons Band Project that teaches beginning musicians over the age of 50. Even if you've never played a band instrument, or the dust on your tuba is decades old, we'll have you up and playing in no time! Join MAEC as we add this band to the fast growing number of senior bands across the country. Music is good medicine. Music has the power to lower your pulse and blood pressure and decrease your anxiety. Come partake in the luxury of making music just for the joy of it!

As a member of the New Horizons Band, you will meet new friends and work with them as a team to learn music for concerts and other performances in the community. As an adult, you have advantages that will help you learn music. If you played an instrument in school years ago, you will be amazed at how much you remember and how quickly you will be able to play again. Even if you've never played music, you are already familiar with the sound of a lot of the music that will be included in your early instruction.

Learning a musical instrument is not just for kids! Join the New Horizons Band and experience the joy of playing an instrument. The first New Horizons Band was started by professor Roy Ernst at the Eastman School of Music in 1991. Currently there are over 60 New Horizon Bands in the United States and Canada.You may have an instrument already in your house from your's or your children's school days or you may chose to rent or purchase an instrument.

Rehearsal times: Tuesday & Thursdays
Beginner New Horizon Band Class: 9:00 - 10:30 am
New Horizon Band: 10:30 - 12:00 pm

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