New Horizons Band
The national New Horizons Band program was developed by professor Roy Ernst of the Eastman School of Music in 1991. The program offers adults the chance to learn how to play a concert band instrument and perform with other amateur musicians. The program has introduced thousands of people to the joys and benefits of music making.
The local North Coastal New Horizons Band is the Carlsbad affiliate of the National program.
The bands are hosted by the Museum of Making Music and conducted by Doug and Allison Hargis.
About the Conductors
Doug Hargis is a retired band director who taught for many years in the Poway Unified School District. He has a Bachelors degree from Cal State Long Beach and a Masters from the American Band College at Southern Oregon University. Allison has a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Baylor University and a Masters degree in Educational Administration from USIU. After teaching middle school bands in Poway, Allison is now the Education Manager at the museum.
For more information about joining the bands, contact Allison at (760) 304-5817 or allisonh@museumofmakingmusic.org
Current Offerings
Adult Music Scholarships offers adults (21 yrs. and older) and seniors with either no music experience, or those who haven’t played their instruments in many years, the opportunity to be a part of either the North Coast Strings Orchestra or the North Coastal New Horizons Band. One of the most important aspects of this program, is that any adult who aspires to play a musical instrument for enjoyment and health will have access to this program, regardless of financial constraints. Financial assistance can cover monthly dues or instrument rental fees among other expenses.
The jazz band is a subset of our larger band program. There are currently no openings, but to be added to the wait list, please contact us at allisonh@museumofmakingmusic.org
The New Horizons Concert Band is a wonderful opportunity to play your instrument in a group of like-minded musicians! Our band is made up of adults who played in middle school, high school or college and then took a break for a long time, or who have played all along. It is strictly an amateur band, but we have a lot of fun.
All who have played a concert band instrument for at least one year are welcome.
Rehearsals will be on Wednesdays from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm at the Museum of Making Music beginning Wednesday, September 11th!
The New Horizons Beginning Band is designed as an entry point for adults who have never learned a concert band instrument or for those who have taken a substantial break since they last played! This class is in progress (began in September) but we welcome new registrants.
Participants will learn to read music and play a concert band instrument in an encouraging group setting.
For this group, we use the book Accent on Achievement Book 1, by John O'Reilly and Mark Williams. The book is available at most music stores and online.
NO EXPERIENCE is needed for this group! We welcome all who want to learn to read music and play a concert band instrument. If you're not sure what to play, come to the first rehearsal or two, and we'll help you figure it out!
Rehearsals are Mondays from 4:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. and begin on September 9th!
***Scholarships Available
