About New Horizons Bands of Northern New York
How did New Horizons of Northern New York Start?
Our founding director, Ron Berry, wanted to play tuba in a band and heard about New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA). He began attending band camps across the country and decided the North Country needed a program of its own and worked to establish a chapter in Potsdam. We have been active since 2009 and currently have over 50 members who reside in all areas of St. Lawrence County. Ron is a past president of New Horizons Music International and he still plays in the tuba section of NHBNNY.
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What Programs Do We Offer?
JOIN OUR NEW BEGINNER CLASS!
Our new Beginner Program begins Friday, September 6th from 10:00—10:50 in room C101 at The Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. Check out our Membership page for more information on how to register.
Concert Band
Concert Band meets each Friday from 10:00—11:50 am in C107 at The Crane School of Music in Potsdam, NY. The band, conducted by Diane Mathie, performs a diverse range of musical styles, genres, and difficulty to accommodate a variety of abilities and interests. We perform several times a year for community events in St. Lawrence County.
Swing Ambassadors
Swing Ambassadors meets Tuesday afternoons from 4:00—5:30 pm at New Hope Community Church, 33 Grant Street, in Potsdam, NY and is directed by Paul Buell. The band plays swing, big band, rock, and jazz charts. New Horizons Swing Ambassadors performs frequently at North Country festivals and events.
Band Fundamentals Clinic
The New Horizons Clinic under the direction of Brenda Curley meets Friday mornings from 9:00—9:50 am in C101 at The Crane School of Music, Potsdam, NY prior to Concert Band rehearsal. It gives members the opportunity to rehearse challenging passages and receive more personalized instruction for greater success.
Learn More About Us!
New Horizons Music programs provide entry points to music making for adults, including those with no musical experience at all and those who were active in school music programs but have been inactive for a long period. A New Horizons Music program is inclusive rather than exclusive. There are no auditions. Every person has musical potential that can be developed to a level that will be personally rewarding.
We would love to have you check us out! Feel free to stop in and watch a rehearsal!
For more information: Contact Diane Mathie, Music Director, at newhorizonsnny@gmail.com.