New Horizons Orchestra

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The New Horizons Program was started at the Eastman School of Music in 1991 and now has more than 100 programs in the United States and Canada. BW’s New Horizons offers adults the opportunity to learn to play a string, woodwind, brass or percussion instrument. It is perfect for adults who have never had the opportunity to play an instrument or for those who played during their school days but have not had the opportunity since.

New Horizons Orchestra meets weekly on Tuesday evenings at:

Kadel Hall, Boesel Musical Arts Center
49 Seminary St.
Berea, OH 44017

The program consists of full ensemble rehearsals and sectionals with a concert performance at the end of each semester. The fall semester begins in September, and the Spring semester starts in February.

Members must have their own instrument. The ensemble will provide music and all rehearsal materials.

New Horizons Orchestra offers four levels of ensembles. Members select the orchestras that they wish to play in, there are no auditions to participate in our program.

Prelude Orchestra (Beginning String Ensemble) - Learn to play a stringed instrument! The beginning orchestra for new violin, viola, cello, and bass players designed for the adult who wants to experience the joy of playing a stringed instrument. Einstein said, "I know that the most joy in my life has come to me from my violin." Each Tuesday evening, adults participate in group lesson on their specific instruments and a string orchestra rehearsal. Topics to be covered include fundamentals of playing, note reading, rhythm recognition and group performance. No experience necessary and former players are welcome to join the class as a refresher. Students must supply an instrument and a music stand. Music book: Essential Elements for Strings 2000.

Intermezzo Orchestra (Intermediate String Orchestra) - Enjoy being part of a group of fellow string players! For adults who have not yet mastered all musical concepts in a level-two method book, but have had experience with note reading, using the bow and playing C, G, D, A, F and Bb major scales. Heifetz said, "There is no top. There are always further heights to reach." Each Tuesday evening, adults participate in group lessons on their specific instruments and a string orchestra rehearsal. The small group format will allow for both peer support and individual attention. Students must supply an instrument and a music stand. Music book: Essential Elements for Strings 2000.

Symphony Orchestra (Advanced String Orchestra) - This level is open to all intermediate and advanced string players who have experience with advanced bowing techniques and position work. If you are interested in studying and performing a wide variety of musical styles from the great classical masters to Broadway hits and pop tunes, then join us on Tuesday evenings for string repertoire sectionals followed by a rehearsal. This is a more intense musical experience that assumes the student has reached a reasonable degree of independence on their instrument. Repertoire sectionals focus on music to be performed rather than etudes or study books.

Are you interested in additional information about this ensemble? Contact us at 440-826-2365 or cas@bw.edu.

Interested in playing with us over the summer, click here for more information on BW Community Summer Strings.

2024/2025 Full Year New Horizons Orchestra

The 2024/2025 New Horizons Orchestra dates are September 17, 2024 - May 8, 2025.
Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., depending on orchestra schedule.

Orchestra rehearsal schedules are:

  • 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra and Intermezzo Orchestra
  • 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra Sectionals, Intermezzo Orchestra Sectionals and Symphony Strings
  • 8:00 – 8:50 p.m. Symphony Strings Sectionals

The Full Year schedule combines the Fall and Spring schedules.

$320.00 plus a $25.00 annual registration fee (a discount of $30 over joining both Fall and Spring separately)

**To pay by check, mail the check to the address below with your name and phone number.

BW Community Arts School – NHO
275 Eastland Rd.
Berea, OH 44017

Register

2024 Fall New Horizons Orchestra

The Fall 2024 New Horizons Orchestra dates are September 17, 2024 - December 12, 2024.
Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., depending on orchestra schedule.

Orchestra rehearsal schedules are:

  • 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra and Intermezzo Orchestra
  • 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra Sectionals, Intermezzo Orchestra Sectionals and Symphony Strings
  • 8:00 – 8:50 p.m. Symphony Strings Sectionals

Fall Schedule

  • September 18 (Wednesday)  7:00 p.m.- New Member Meeting in Kadel Hall
  • September 24 – Rehearsal
  • October 1 – Rehearsal
  • October 8 – Rehearsal
  • October 15 – Rehearsal
  • October 22 – Rehearsal
  • October 29 – Rehearsal
  • November 5 – Rehearsal
  • November 12 – Rehearsal
  • November 19 – Rehearsal
  • November 26 – Rehearsal
  • December 3 – Rehearsal
  • December 10 – Dress Rehearsal, Gamble Auditorium
  • December 12 (Thursday) – Concert, Gamble Auditorium

$175.00 plus a $25.00 annual registration fee

**To pay by check, mail the check to the address below with your name and phone number.

BW Community Arts School – NHO
275 Eastland Rd.
Berea, OH 44017

Register

2025 Spring New Horizons Orchestra

The Spring 2025 New Horizons Orchestra dates are February 12, 2025 - May 8, 2025.
Rehearsals are held Tuesdays from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m., depending on orchestra schedule.

Orchestra rehearsal schedules are:

  • 6:00 – 6:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra and Intermezzo Orchestra
  • 7:00 – 7:50 p.m. Prelude Orchestra Sectionals, Intermezzo Orchestra Sectionals and Symphony Strings
  • 8:00 – 8:50 p.m. Symphony Strings Sectionals

Spring Schedule

  • February 12 (Wednesday) – New Member Meeting
  • February 18 – First Rehearsal
  • February 25 – Rehearsal
  • March 4 – Rehearsal
  • March 11 – NO Rehearsal (BW Spring Break)
  • March 18 – Rehearsal
  • March 25 – Rehearsal
  • March 31 – Rehearsal
  • April 1 – Rehearsal
  • April 8 – Rehearsal
  • April 15 – Rehearsal
  • April 22 – Rehearsal
  • April 29 – Rehearsal
  • May 6 – Dress rehearsal, Gamble Auditorium
  • May 8 – (Thursday) – Concert, Gamble Auditorium

$175.00 plus a $25.00 annual registration fee

**To pay by check, mail the check to the address below with your name and phone number.

BW Community Arts School – NHO
275 Eastland Rd.
Berea, OH 44017

Register