New Horizons Orchestra

The BYU New Horizons Orchestra was established in 2003 to create an opportunity for adults - and especially for senior adults - to begin study of a musical instrument. It serves as an "entry point" into instrumental music education for people who have never played before, and a "re-entry" point for those who may have been away from music making for many years. It also serves as a laboratory teaching setting for BYU music education students, and a vehicle for identifying and studying the ways music can affect family life.

The New Horizons Orchestra is sponsored by the BYU School of Music and directed by Dr. Andrew Dabczynski.

Dates:
Fall semester 2007: September 19-December 12, 2007
Winter semester 2008: January 16-April 16, 2008
Spring term 2008: May 14-July 16, 2008

Ages:
Adults 40 and up

Lessons and rehearsals held at:
Sharon East LDS Stake Center
2400 N 1060 E
Provo, UT 84604

Information:

Instruction, lessons and rehearsals will be held during spring term on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and during fall/winter semesters on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
The cost for the NHO is $95 for fall and winter semesters; $50 for the spring term (fees are subject to change and are not covered by BYU benefits).
Participants must provide their own instrument (violin, viola, cello or bass) and folding music stand
Required Texts:
- For beginners

String Explorer, Book 1 (Alfred Publishing Co., $6.95)
Fiddler's Philharmonic for your instrument (blue cover - Alfred Publishing Co., $6.95)
Also suggested: Fiddler's Philharmonic -- Basic Old Time
For continuing players
the above texts
String Explorer, Book 2
Fiddler's Philharmonic Encore for your instrument

You can register in any one of the following ways:

Online: Register over the Internet and pay with your VISA, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover.

In person: Will be available throughout the first month of rehearsal.

New Horizons Orchestra

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