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THE VILLAGES NEW HORIZONS BAND


was founded in November 2005 and offers its members a wide variety

of music to perform for all listeners to enjoy. All members are Village residents

and come from varied backgrounds with one commonality, instrumental music

making in their retirement years.

The Villages New Horizons Band continues to support the philosophy of the

international program of The New Horizons International Music Association

which encourages and supports senior citizens involvement in instrumental

music programs. NHB membership includes the Association of Concert Bands

and the Bands Of The Villages. The NHB supports various area groups and organizations through their donations derived from proceeds from our concerts.


New Horizons Band

Thursday 9 to 11am, Mulberry Rec Car

John Stranges 607-329-3487

j63stranges@gmail.com


BANDS OF THE VILLAGES


Welcome to the website of the Bands of the Villages (BOTV). The BOTV is an

umbrella organization which includes a variety of concert bands, musical groups,

and instrumental ensembles.

 

    • All of the directors and participating musicians are volunteers and reside in

    the Villages.

    • The musicians, both amateur and professional, enjoy playing music together,

    rehearsing routinely, and performing throughout the year in a variety of

    locations.

    • Potential members are welcomed to contact the directors of the different

    bands, groups, or ensembles for possible placement.

    • The major purpose listed in the BOTV bylaws is to provide cultural benefits

    and musical entertainment for the community through concerts, festivals,

    parades, and other events.

    • The business of the organization is managed by a Board comprising the

    music directors and representatives from each of the approved concert

    bands, groups, or ensembles.

 

The BOTV is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit corporation with a significant portion of performance proceeds given to charitable programs including those involved

with music education, senior health, and military families.

The Villages Concert Band


is active in the area, supporting groups and organizations with the

funds from all concerts.


Jean Butler, the conductor

of The Villages Concert

Band has built a great musical organization here

in The Villages that approaches every playing opportunity with tremendous professionalism. Interested 

in becoming a part of The Villages Concert Band?


Contact,

Jean Butler at butlerjean@comcast.net

or 352-751-3401






Attendance Policy for playing a Concert


As we continue grow

in quality of performance

and quantity of members 

it is imperative to have full attendance at rehearsals.


We all know that there are very good reasons why people are not able to attend every rehearsal

and those reasons are respected; however, the following guidelines have been established to insure the highest level of performance that we 

can possibly achieve.


Ways to Improve Practice Time


http:

//lewbuckley.com/

blog/practicing.html

THE VILLAGES NEW HORIZONS BAND CALENDAR


New Horizons Band Rehearsal Info


No NHB rehearsals Nov 21 and Nov 28


Spring NHB rehearsals start Dec 5 and 12


No NHB rehearsals Dec 19 and 26, rehearsals will begin Jan 2, 2025



New Horizons Band Concerts 2024-2025


Fall Dress rehearsal on Sunday, Nov 17 at Savannah ready to play from 4-6pm (no uniforms)


Fall Concert is Monday, Nov 18 at Savannah report time TBA, tickets go

on sale 8 weeks prior at all Villages Tickets Office. A Salute to Veterans and Veterans Day will feature Colonel (Ret) Thomas Rotondi US Army guest conductor and SFC Leigh Annn Hinton guest soloist


Dress for NHB  concerts, black pants, shoes, socks, white long sleeve collared shirt, ties/scarves will be given out 2 weeks before the concert if you do not have one


Spring Dress Rehearsal is Sun, March 2 ready to play from 4 to 6pm at Savannah


Spring Concert is Mon, March 3 future info to follow.