FAQ
1. When can I join MNHB?
1. When can I join MNHB?
You may join at any time. However, you may find that if you are a beginner it will be easier to join at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester. Please email Donna at monadnewhorizonsband@gmail.com
You may join at any time. However, you may find that if you are a beginner it will be easier to join at the beginning of the Fall or Spring semester. Please email Donna at monadnewhorizonsband@gmail.com
2. I don't read music. Will you teach music reading?
2. I don't read music. Will you teach music reading?
Yes, we will teach you to read music. We will also start playing music immediately. There is plenty of music to play as you are learning to read notes and rhythms. If you would like to participate in the Jazz Ensemble you will need to be able to read notes and rhythms on your instrument.
Yes, we will teach you to read music. We will also start playing music immediately. There is plenty of music to play as you are learning to read notes and rhythms. If you would like to participate in the Jazz Ensemble you will need to be able to read notes and rhythms on your instrument.
3. Where do I get an instrument?
3. Where do I get an instrument?
If you do not have your own instrument, we have made arrangements with Ellis Music to provide rentals of new instruments. For Concert Band you can play flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, bass, or percussion/bells. For Jazz Ensemble, you can play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, drumset, bass, guitar.
If you do not have your own instrument, we have made arrangements with Ellis Music to provide rentals of new instruments. For Concert Band you can play flute, clarinet, oboe, bassoon, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, bass, or percussion/bells. For Jazz Ensemble, you can play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, drumset, bass, guitar.
4. I have an old instrument. Is that ok?
4. I have an old instrument. Is that ok?
Many old instruments or even not so old instruments will need some work to get them back to playing condition. It's important that that the instrument works well so you can get the best sound possible with the least effort. You don't want the instrument to hold you back. We have some repair people we are in touch with that will take a look at your instrument and let you know what it will take to get it playing again.
Many old instruments or even not so old instruments will need some work to get them back to playing condition. It's important that that the instrument works well so you can get the best sound possible with the least effort. You don't want the instrument to hold you back. We have some repair people we are in touch with that will take a look at your instrument and let you know what it will take to get it playing again.
5. What else do I need to have to participate?
5. What else do I need to have to participate?
You will need to be over the age of 18, and you will need an instrument and a music stand. We will assist you in getting all of these things. Also, please bring a sense of humor and the desire to have a great time learning together.
You will need to be over the age of 18, and you will need an instrument and a music stand. We will assist you in getting all of these things. Also, please bring a sense of humor and the desire to have a great time learning together.
6. Which rehearsal do I go to?
6. Which rehearsal do I go to?
On Tuesday evening, the jazz ensemble will rehearse from 6-7pm, extra help will happen from 7-7:30pm and the concert band will rehearse from 7:30-9pm. Starting mid semester an optional Thursday noon class will be about improvisation.
On Tuesday evening, the jazz ensemble will rehearse from 6-7pm, extra help will happen from 7-7:30pm and the concert band will rehearse from 7:30-9pm. Starting mid semester an optional Thursday noon class will be about improvisation.
7. What’s the difference between the Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals?
7. What’s the difference between the Tuesday and Thursday rehearsals?
There will be a Tuesday evening rehearsal and for part of each semester, a Thursday midday rehearsal. The Tuesday evening rehearsal will be the main rehearsals for both concert and jazz. On Tuesdays between 7-7:30 there will be time to get extra help or play chamber music with your new music friends. The optional Thursday’s midday rehearsal will start half way into the semester be with Donna and Phil and will focus primarily on jazz improvisation.
There will be a Tuesday evening rehearsal and for part of each semester, a Thursday midday rehearsal. The Tuesday evening rehearsal will be the main rehearsals for both concert and jazz. On Tuesdays between 7-7:30 there will be time to get extra help or play chamber music with your new music friends. The optional Thursday’s midday rehearsal will start half way into the semester be with Donna and Phil and will focus primarily on jazz improvisation.
8. When will I be able to play my first concert?
8. When will I be able to play my first concert?
We will have a concert at the end of each semester and everyone will be able to participate. Each year we also participate in a joint concert with other New Horizons bands. Your best is good enough!!!
We will have a concert at the end of each semester and everyone will be able to participate. Each year we also participate in a joint concert with other New Horizons bands. Your best is good enough!!!
9. What can I hope to get out of participating in MNHB?
9. What can I hope to get out of participating in MNHB?
The obvious answer is you will experience the joy of making music with others. But perhaps, more importantly, an opportunity for personal growth, the chance to make new friends, increased opportunities to participate in other music projects with your family, your church or even with a local town band and the personal benefits, both cognitively and emotionally, of creating music.
The obvious answer is you will experience the joy of making music with others. But perhaps, more importantly, an opportunity for personal growth, the chance to make new friends, increased opportunities to participate in other music projects with your family, your church or even with a local town band and the personal benefits, both cognitively and emotionally, of creating music.