New Horizons Band welcomes new members

BELMONT — On Tuesday, January 3, the New Horizons Band of the Lakes Region will begin rehearsing music for their Spring semester. All musicians, or would be musicians, are welcome to come join the group as it prepares for a new season.

The New Horizons Band, in existence for four years, is part of a nationwide network of musical groups which were formed to encourage those 50 years and older to renew their musical skills or learn to play a new instrument entirely.

People who played an instrument in high school or college now have the opportunity to dust off their old instruments and play with a group of talented musicians of varying skill levels who encourage and warmly welcome new members. Many of the band members are mature adults but younger members play with the band as well and are always welcome, and this creates a great generational mix.

The semester tuition includes weekly group lessons, if desired, to help brush up old instrument skills or learn new ones.

The band enjoys playing for clubs, civic organizations, and public events in the Lakes Region. Participating members, who come from every career path, reside in Laconia, Bristol, Gilford, Gilmanton, Moultonboro, Center Harbor and Belmont.

Under the direction of music educator, Mary Divers, the band rehearses every Tuesday at 7 p.m. and/or Saturday at 1:30 p.m. at the Music Clinic on Rte.3 in Belmont. Though rehearsals begin on January 3, new members are welcome at any time. No audition is necessary. Call the Music Clinic at 528-6672 for more information.