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	Clairinaires. 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 Band	Swing Band. 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.
Swing Band Too	Swing Band Too.
Silverwood	Silverwood. The Silverwood Ensemble was formed in the spring of 2006. Consisting of Christine Annett and Lori Schuett on flutes and Pamela Haskell on cello, the group plays some of the beautiful suites and works from Handel, Hayden, Stamitz and Bach written especially for two flutes and cello. Silverwood performs for special occasions such as dinner parties and intimate gatherings as well as at New Horizons functions.
Allegria	Allegria. Founded in 2005 Allegria presently consists of eight flautists from the Peterborough New Horizons Bands. The ensemble plays a wide range of music written specifically for C flutes in three to four part harmonies including Alto flute and C piccolo parts which provide listeners the opportunity to experience the rich melodic tones of flutes. Allegria enjoys playing varied pieces from the Baroque to Contemporary time periods and have performed at church services, The Festival of Trees, community events and other special occasions.
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.
Quintessential Winds	Quintessential Winds. The Quintessential Winds woodwind quintet consists of flute, oboe, clarinet, French horn, and bassoon.This ensemble enjoys the lovely sound of this instrumentation. Quintessential Winds play a variety of music from classic Mozart to ragtime Joplin and showtunes. The group has played for CARP, Peterborough Newcomers, Learning in Leisure, Buckhorn Arts Festival, Rotary Club and othe community events and special occasions.
Classic Duo	Classic Duo. The Classic duo was formed in 2002. The duo enjoys performing classical music pieces for flute from composers such a Handel, Telemann and Geminiani because they feel this kind of music lends itself well to the mellow and rich tones of the flute and is very calm and relaxing. The Classic Duo also enjoys playing contemporary, jazz, and Celtic music often performing pieces written for piccolo and flute. The duo has performed at a number of venues including Trinity United Church, Peterborough Centennial Museum, the Peterborough Historical Society, The Buckhorn Arts Festival, and the New Horizons Band Workshop in Chautauqua New York as well as special occasion events.
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Hornucopia	Hornucopia. Hornucopia is a group of six french horn players who gather each week to be challenged by horn music in six parts. The french horn is one of the most difficult instruments to learn to play. Stretched out, the tubing that makes up the horn could be 20 feet long. The horn has the smallest mouthpiece of all the brass instruments. As well as developing their skills in Hornucopia, the members also play in one of the main bands.
Sax Appeal	Sax Appeal