Members of the Congaree New Horizons Band come from all walks of life, and no prior musical experience is required to participate. Learn to play and perform a band instrument in a group setting and have a lot of fun doing it.
Each practice session includes full group rehearsals and small group and individual instruction. The band performs two to four concerts per semester at various locations in the Columbia Metropolitan area.
USC's Congaree New Horizons Band is affiliated with New Horizons International Music Association, an organization that encourages seniors to learn and make music with friends. New Horizons has approximately 220 bands worldwide.
Cost
$150 per semester for beginning players
$100 per semester for experienced players; with participation in the jazz band an
additional $40/semester.
Fees do not include instrument rental or purchase but do include music and materials used in classes.
Spring 2017
Monday, January 9
First meeting/recruiting concert
Returning members meet at 5:30 p.m.
New members join us at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m.
Concert Bands
Copenhaver Band Hall
Thursday, April 27, 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Bands
School of Music Recital Hall
Rehearsal Schedule
Rehearsals are held each Monday evening at the USC String Project Building on the
campus of USC at 851 Park Street. Download the rehearsal schedule.
Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Advanced Band - String Project big room - Lauren Meccia, director
Intermediate Band - String Project small room 1 - Adriene Fox, director
Beginner Band - String Project small room 2 - Ray Dunovant, director
Mondays, 7:00–8:00 p.m.
Beginner Jazz Band - String Project small room 1 - Ray Dunovant, director
Crescent Moon Jazz Band - String Project big room - Lauren Meccia, director
Greg Springer directs the Congaree New Horizons Band.