Southern Maine New Horizons Band provides an entry point to instrumental music making for adults with no musical experience at all or who have been inactive for a long period and want a fun and supportive place to start over again.  Our motto is - "It's Never Too Late!" and "Your Best is Good Enough!"

 

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 pride ourselves on being inclusive rather than exclusive.  We believe every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding.  The first New Horizons program was held in 1991 at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York, run by Dr. Roy Ernst.  There are now more than 120 groups around the country and world!  

 

The group meets weekly on Wednesday afternoons at Saint Luke's Cathedral, on State St., in Portland, Maine. 

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Participants receive periodic instrument specific instruction in small group settings, as well as a weekly full band rehearsal where members work on marches, show tunes, jazz tunes and other fun band arrangements. 

 

Beginners and novices are welcome.  Choose any of the woodwind, brass or percussion instruments to learn or re-learn.  You don't have to be a novice, though.  If you're already an expert on your instrument, we want you too!  Participants do have to provide their own instrument but we can help with procuring one if you don't have one sitting in the closet waiting for you to dust it off!!

 

If you'd like more information about how to join contact us at smnhband@gmail.com.  New members can join anytime!