IT'S NEVER TOO LATE!
An innovative Program to Create 'New Horizons' for Beginning Musicians Over
50 is being Introduced in Brandon, Florida on January 12, 2012 -The New
Horizons Orchestra (NHO) is living proof that, when it comes to learning to
play a musical instrument, it truly is "never too late."
Most NHO members, who must be at least 50 years old, started taking music
lessons only after passing their half-century birthday. Yet the New Horizons
Music concept, the result of a groundbreaking music course at the University
of Rochester's (NY) Eastman School of Music, has become a popular performing
ensemble in communities across the U.S.,enticing amateur musicians ranging
in age from their early fifties to mid-eighties.
This winter, the program will launch in Brandon, Florida at The Music
Showcase, located at:402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, Florida.
To kick off the NHO program, on January 12, 2012, at 10:00AM, an
"Informational Meeting" will be hosted by Music Showcase. The Second
"Information Meeting" will be held on January 26, 2012 at 10:00 AM. On this
day, seniors will have the opportunity to meet Roy Ernst (Founder of New
Horizons) and hear various string, wind, and percussion instruments under
the guidance of The New Horizons "The New Directions" director with teachers
and other local music professionals.
The starting date of "The New Directions Orchestra" will be announced after
the second "Informational Meeting" as to begin conducting rehearsals or
formal music lessons for the NHO members. The lessons will be held at The
Music Showcase. The days of conducting formal music lessons for the NHO
members will be on Thursday's from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The meeting times
will be for two hour rehearsals. Anyone that already knows how to play an
instrument is very welcomed to join and help train all others that are new
to this program. This concept is going to be a team effort for everyone.
The cost for the semester program will be discussed in the Second
Informational Meeting after the initial Informational Meeting is concluded.
The cost will not be including instrument rental. E. Douglas Deck, Director
of "The New Directions Orchestra", at Music Showcase, will serve as the
NHO's conductor, and will serve as instructor. The Music Showcase also
provides instrument lessons at the cost of their class sessions. These cost
sheets will be provided. This would be available for anyone that wants to
advance more quickly in playing their instrument with "The New Directions
Orchestra".
The direct website for this Organization is: http://www.newhorizonsmusic.org
Group Name: New Horizons presents "THE NEW DIRECTIONS"
Contact Person: E. Douglas Deck, Director/Conductor
Email Address: ed6996d@gmail.com
Phone Number: 813-671-4278
Address: 8022 Menard Street, Riverview, Fl. 33578-5035
Project Start Date: January 12, 2012 at 10:00 AM
Type of ensemble: Band/Orchestra
Sponsor: Music Showcase & FAOPA, 402 Oakfield Drive, Brandon, FL 33511
Comments: Planning Stage: If interested in the Brandon, Riverview, Valrico, Ruskin, Apollo Beach and Sun City Area, please contact me.