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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.
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.
