Members of the Congaree New Horizons Band program come from all walks of life, and no prior musical experience is required to participate. Learn to play and perform a wind or percussion 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 Congaree New Horizons Band program has grown by leaps and bounds and now includes three concert bands – beginner, intermediate and advanced, two jazz big bands – beginner and advanced, two jazz combos – junior varsity combo and varsity combo, a flute choir, a Dixieland ensemble, recorder ensembles, and a private lessons program. Additional groups are being planned and formed all of the time.
UofSC'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
$160 per semester for beginning concert band (includes method book and 10, 30-minute
private lessons scheduled at your convenience)
$110 per semester for concert/jazz; with participation in the jazz band an additional
$40/semester. ($150 for concert and jazz band)
$160 per semester for Jazz Improvisation Combos
$130 per semester for Recorder consorts
Fees do not include instrument rental or purchase but do include music and materials used in classes.
Pay fees and register onlne here.
Download membership information here.
Fall 2019 Rehearsal Schedule
Download the rehearsal schedule here.
Mondays, 10:00–11:15 a.m.
Flute Loops - String Project big room - Roya Farzaneh, director
Mondays, 5:30–6:45 p.m.
Advanced Band - String Project big room - Lauren Meccia and Amanda Schlegel, director
Intermediate Band - String Project small room 1 - Christian Folk, 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
Wednesdays:
Clarinet ensemble (5:30–6:30) School of Music, Room 012 – Ray Dunovant, instructor
Dixieland Codgers (6:30–8:00 p.m.) School of Music, Room 012 – Will Smith, coordinator
Thursdays:
Junior Varsity Combo (6:30–7:30 p.m.) School of Music, Room 012 – John Valerio, director
Varsity Combo (7:40–8:40 p.m.) School of Music, Room 012 – John Valerio, director
Recorder Consorts (see times below), School of Music, Room 213 – Jean Hein, director
Soprano and Tenor Recorder (4:30–5:30)
Alto and Bass Recorder (5:30–6:30)
Advanced Recorder Ensemble (6:45–7:45)
Fall 2019 First Rehearsals and Concert Dates
**Clarinet Ensemble meet beginning August 28
**Junior Varsity and Varsity Jazz Improvisation Combos meet beginning August 29
**Flute Loops meet beginning September 9
**Concert and Jazz Band meet beginning September 9
**Dixieland Codgers meet beginning September 11
**Recorder Consorts meet beginning September 19
Monday, August 26
Inaugural Congaree New Horizons Band Program OPEN HOUSE!
Come meet all instructors and hear many different groups! Come find out about the
program and how music making with others can improve the quality of your life RIGHT
NOW!
Returning members meet at 5:30 p.m.
New members join us at 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, December 10, 7:00 p.m.
Concert Bands and Small Ensembles in Concert
Location To Be Announced
Thursday, December 12, 7:00 p.m.
Jazz Night
School of Music Recital Hall
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Amanda Schlegel directs the Congaree New Horizons Band.