Peterborough Ontario New Horizons Bands

PETERBOROUGH NEW HORIZONS BANDS ENSEMBLES Peterborough New Horizons Bands has a large number of ensembles ranging in size from two to twelve members. Click on the photos for a larger image.
Dynamics	Dynamics. The Dynamics, a spirited group of musical troubadours, was founded in 2003.This lively ensemble consists of flutes, clarinets, saxophones, baritone horn, trombones, French horns,trumpets, oboe, tuba, percussion, and keyboard. The Dynamics love to play showtunes, rock `n roll, 'golden'oldies', The Beatles, The Beachboys- lots of popular energy- filled music .The group has performed in many venues including community benefit concerts, The International Ploughing Match, Liftlock Cruise, Peterborough City Hall, Festival of Trees, retirement homes,dances and special occasions.
Clarinaires	Clarinaires. The Peterborough New Horizons Clarinaires was formed in the summer of 2004 with 10 members. The goal was to play clarinet music exclusively in trios and quartets to improve our skills. In the summer of 2005 some of the members attended the Clarinet Masters Week in Rochester N.Y. and in October 2006 the group was honoured to be asked to perform at the second annual Clarinet Festival at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. The group has played in a number of New Horizons Band concerts, church service preludes, and seniors' residences. Currently there are 19 members.
Swing Set	Swing Set. While the Peterborough New Horizons Bands organization was started in 2002, it wasn't until September 2005 that there were enough skilled players to start a swing band. The band has made remarkable progress since its inception and presently has a repertoire of 30 charts. The band has a traditional 5,4,4,3 set up with tuba and baritone horn added from time-to-time. It plays big band music in the style of the likes of Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Glen Miller, etc. The band's musicians are very enthusiastic about this style of music. As well as playing in the swing band, the members also play in one of either Oak Band, Pine Band or Wind Ensemble.
FUNdamentals	FUNdamentals.
Brass Ensemble	Brass Ensemble. The Brass Ensemble was formed in 2004. The group consists of trumpets, french horns, trombones, baritones, euphoniums, a bass trombone and tuba. At present, the group is 19 members strong. The ensemble performs at concerts featuring New Horizons small groups, churches, senior's homes and community activities. Our music ranges from brass band marches to sacred arrangements to contemporary pop. One of our most favourite activities is performing in the malls at Christmas time. The sounds of carols emanating from brass instruments is very exciting and puts everybody in the Christmas spirit.
Belltones	Belltones.
Sax Appeal	Sax Appeal. "If you like an instrument that sings, play the saxophone,” said legendary tenor sax player Stan Getz. Someone else described its range as a “cross between an oboe and a viola, only louder.” Truth is, with its 20-odd tone holes and multiple personalities, this wonderful single reed instrument can “sing” everything from sprightly military marches and concert classical music to Big Band music, wailing rock and roll, intricate jazz, or moody blues. Baritone saxophonist Gerry Mulligan believed you can make a saxophone into an electric organ. “You can do everything with it.” To experience all those sounds and the full interplay of soprano, alto, tenor and baritone saxes – the sax ensemble sound – is the reason people join Sax Appeal. That, and all the laughs and great companionship.
Latin Percussion	Latin Percussion.
Conch Choir	Conch Choir.
Licorice Sticks	Licorice Sticks.