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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 NEW HORIZONS BAND CALENDAR
New Horizons Band Rehearsal Info
No rehearsal Thursday March 6.
Rehearsals after the Spring Concert
will begin March 13 for the May 4 joint concert, at Wildwood Community Center.
Rehearsals for May 4 are as follows:
NHB Thursday 9-11am starting March 13, 20, 27, April 3, 10, 17, 24.
HTB Tuesday 4-6pm starting March 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22.
Joint rehearsals April 29 Tuesday 4-6pm (NH and HT).
Joint rehearsal May 1 Thursday 9-11am (NH and HT).
July 3 concerts are hosted this year by Hometown, Tuesday 4-6pm, they start rehearsals May 13.
August 14, 2025 NHB rehearsals begin for Fall Concert.
New Horizons Band Concerts 2025
Spring Dress Rehearsal is Sunday, March 2 ready to play from 4 to 6pm
at Savannah, no uniforms.
Spring Concert is Monday, March 3 ready to play 5pm Savannah. Dress is black pants, shoes, socks, long sleeve collared white shirt, musical ties and scarves will be handed out to new members at the end of February.
NHB and HT concert will be Sunday, May 4. Report time ready to play is 1:30pm, concert at 3pm.
NHB Fall dress rehearsal Nov 16, Sunday, 4 to 6pm Savannah.
NHB Fall Concert Savannah Nov 17 Monday, TBA, James Swearinger will be guest conductorand composing an original overture in honor of our 20th anniversary.
Please visit our website bandsofthevillages.com
