On this page you will find information on New Horizons music camps and workshops. In some cases, there are forms and brochures that you can download from here. Some have links to web sites where you can get additional information, forms and brochures.

[Note: In order to have a New Horizons Music Camp or Workshop posted to the NHIMA web site, the hosting organization must be a group member of NHIMA. In addition, a discount must be offered to NHIMA members who attend.

Please also note that if you are planning to host a New Horizons Music Camp or Workshop and you have not previously hosted such an activity, the NHIMA Board of Directors will be happy to review your plans and offer assistance and support to assure a successful and positive experience.

We have included a PDF document (click the PDF icon to the right) that contains the NHIMA Board approved procedure for having a camp/workshop listed on the NHIMA web site. There is also a sample document included that you may use as a guide when submitting the camp/workshop information.]

To list your camp or workshop here, please send your request to the [Webmaster]. Include any documents such as brochures and registration forms as attachments to the e-mail.

New Horizons Camps and Workshops

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~~~~~ 2010 ~~~~~

• March 14-19, Cambria Pines Band Camp, Cambria, California
  Sponsored by the Santa Barbara Prime Time Band

  The Prime Time Band of Santa Barbara, California, is sponsoring a band camp at the lovely Cambria Pines Lodge in Cambria, California, March 14-19, 2010.

  Registrations are now being accepted. Limited to 100 participants, the camp will offer the opportunity to learn new music under the direction of three conductors, meet other musicians from around the country, and enjoy the beauty of the central California coast. Musicians of all skill levels are welcome.

  Please click the PDF icons above for a brochure and registration form. Additional information is also available at the [Prime Time Band Web Site], or by email or telephone as listed in the brochure.

  

  
  
• April 18-23, New Horizons Music Camp at Unicoi ’10, Helen, Georgia

  Come to a beautiful setting in Georgia for what is sure to be a memorable music camp. Starts with registration on Sunday, April 18 and wraps up on Friday, April 23rd. Includes three levels of bands, orchestra, jazz and improvisation classes, German and Dixieland Band, ensembles and more. Registration closes January 10, 2010 or when capacity has been reached. Click the PDF icon to the right for all the details and a registration form.

  

  
  
• May 4-8, New Horizons “Camp With a Twist” 2010, Wilfrid Laurier University, Waterloo, Ontario

  Hello everyone! Yes, we are finally ‘up and running’ for registrations to the 2010 “Camp with a Twist”. To see pictures from last year's camp, go to the [Photos] page.

  The format this year is the same as last year, but we are running the camp for an additional day! There will be three bands this year (beginning, intermediate and advanced) as enrollment to the camp looks like it will be very good. Registration will, therefore, be ‘capped’ at 120 campers (we will have a waiting list available for those that might register too late!) There will be Jazz Bands and Dixieland Bands at two levels, as well as both Flute and Clarinet Choirs, not to mention a lot more free time in the schedule this year to explore the Kitchener-Waterloo region or to get together and play your favourite quartet or quintet music. Something for everyone!

  The Central Band of the Canadian Forces will be here again this year, and they are prepared to do a clinic for all players at two levels, intermediate and advanced. The camp fee once again includes a banquet and dance (live band!) on Friday evening as well as concerts by the Central Band (Friday, after the banquet) and by some of the finest local bands, as well as a Composite band comprised of some of the best community players in the district (Saturday). There is also an option for some of the more advanced players to ‘challenge your chops’ with this Composite band. If you want to take up that option and you live out of town, you may want to register for an additional night’s accommodation (see registration form). This is not included in the complete package.

  To register on-line for the New Horizons “Camp With a Twist”, go to the [Wilfrid Lauier University] web site (camp host). From there, click on the “New Horizons” button. Note: The on-line registration capability is not yet ready. Please check back here for status. In the meantime, you may register by mail using the hard copy Registration form (click on the right PDF icon above). The left PDF icon is a camp schedule.

  [Please note: All American (USA) campers must pay by credit card as Canadian banks (for some reason!) will not honour US cheques that state “Canadian Funds”. There were some issues with returned cheques last year because of this, so we would like to avoid any further problems for both the campers and the University.]

  If there are any questions about registration, please contact [Lisa Fanjoy], Continuing Education Department, Wilfrid Laurier University. If there are any questions about the camp, please contact [Dave Davidson], Camp Director, Camp With a Twist 2010 or by phone at 519-837-2678.

  

  
  
• May 16-19, New Horizons Music Camp, Dayton, Ohio
  At the University of Dayton

  We invite you to join us for the University of Dayton (Dayton, Ohio) New Horizons Music Camp in the spring of 2010. The camp will run from Sunday afternoon May 16th through Wednesday evening May 19th. Ensembles include concert bands, string orchestra, chorus, jazz band, and various small groups. All camp activities will be held on the University of Dayton campus. UD previously hosted New Horizons Camps in 2002, 2003 and 2005. We are excited to be hosting once again as we celebrate our 10th anniversary of the UD New Horizons Band program!

  Contact [Chuck Spencer] for questions. Click [here] to go to the University of Dayton campus web site where you will find information, a schedule, and an on-line registration form (to be posted shortly). You can also click the PDF icons above for the camp information, schedule, and registration form.

  

  
  
• May 31-June 4, New Horizons Music Camp, Iowa City, Iowa

  Join with band musicians in beautiful downtown Iowa City to play music and have the opportunity to participate in a number of unique ensembles and classes designed to widen your musical horizons. Directors for the camp will be Don Coffman, Iowa City NHB Director and Professor and Head of Music Education at The University of Iowa and Zack Morton, former assistant conductor of the Iowa City New Horizons Band and brass ensemble. Registration will be Monday afternoon from 2:00-4:30 PM, followed by a reception and 6:30 PM rehearsal. Rehearsals and group activities will be held Tuesday though Thursday. The camp will conclude Friday at 11:00 AM with a concert.

  Click on the PDF icon for Band Camp information, registration form, and schedule. Registration begins on January 4, 2010.

  

  
  
• June 7-12, NHB Family Music Day Camp, Colorado Springs, Colorado
  June 14-19, Piano and Vocal Day Camp Following NHB Camp

  Colorado Springs in the summer is delightful, and this band camp has something for everyone:

  • New Horizons Band
  • Young Musicians Band
  • Jazz Bands
  • Handbells, Guitar, and Choirs
  • Music Theory Classes
  • And, Lunch Included

  Last year, our young musicians joined members of the Pikes Peak New Horizons Band for several pieces in the concert. This year, we will have the same opportunity for this great experience. And when the practicing and playing is finished for the day, you can enjoy the natural wonders found only in Colorado Springs. Click the PDF icon above to see the brochure and registration form. Contact [Celina Stertz] for any questions. Also, check out our [web site] for more information.

  The week after our NHB Band Camp, NAZ/NHB is sponsoring a piano and vocal camp for junior /senior high school students from June 14-19. Included will be: Concert Choir, Barbershop Quartet, Madrigals, Class Piano, Piano Ensembles, Master Classes, and Lunch for all Students. This is an opportunity for families attending the NHB band camp to spend one more week in Colorado Springs so that all family members can participate in music activities. See page two of the attached registration form (PDF icon above). Same contact information as above for the NHB Band Camp.

  

  
  
• July 11-14, New Horizons Orchestra Summer String Workshop, Prescott, Arizona

  For the string player and the want to be string player over 50. This 4 day workshop will be held at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, located at 630 Park Street, Prescott, Arizona. Instructors will be Dick Rader and Doris Gazda. Click the PDF icon to the right for a registration form and schedule.

  

  
  
• July 16-18, Carolina Band Blast 2010, Greensboro, North Carolina
  Sponsored by City Arts of Greensboro, North Carolina. Roy Ernst, founder of the New Horizons Program, will be our guest clinician.

  The band will be lead by New Horizons Founder Roy Ernst and Peter Perret, internationally recognized music educator and current conductor of the Winston Salem and Gate City Horizons Bands. Eastern Music Festival is providing free admission to their Friday evening concert, as well as discounted tickets to Saturday evening’s performance. On Saturday, July 17th, students and faculty from the Eastern Music Festival will join us with a “side by side” rehearsal in the morning and sectionals in the afternoon. Sunday morning, July 18th, will be an opportunity to “do your own thing”. If you would like to participate in a small ensemble, such as, but not limited to, flute choir, saxophone quartet, or big band, please indicate that on your registration form. The camp will conclude with a free concert at 4pm on Sunday, July 18th.

  Click the PDF icon to obtain a camp brochure and registration form. In addition to registering for the camp, you can use the registration form to obtain discounted tickets to Saturday evening’s Eastern Music Festival concert.

  

  
  
• September 10-12, Door County Band Camp, Jacksonport, Wisconsin

  Realize a dream of total music immersion for a three-day weekend. Located in beautiful Door County, the Lawrence University Bjorklunden campus is at the water’s edge on a 425-acre, wooded property. This fall band camp is held on the weekend after Labor Day – after all the crowds have gone and the weather is still nice. Join other like-minded adults in your pursuit of improving your musical skills and enjoyment of your instrument.

  Designed for all music ability levels, our camp this year will feature three conductors and one band. As in previous years, there will be full band rehearsals and optional breakout sessions with smaller ensembles and classes. This is a terrific opportunity to impove your sight-reading skills and ensemble playing.

  Click the left PDF icon to obtain a camp schedule; click the right PDF icon for a registration form.

  

  
  
• October 3-7, New Horizons Music Camp at Chautauqua, New York
  Registration will open at 12 Noon (EST) on May 1, 2010. Optional Pre-Camp (touring and meetings) on October 2.
  
  
• Note: There will not be a New Horizons camp in Ithaca, New York in June 2010 because of the camps at other locations.
  
  

~~~~~ 2011 ~~~~~

• June 12-17, New Horizons Band Camp at Interlochen Center for the Arts, Michigan
  Strings will be included. Reservation information will be available in early 2011.
  
  
• July 12-16, New Horizons Band Camp, Olympia, Washington
  No further information yet.
  
  

~~~~~ 2012 ~~~~~

• April 22-27, New Horizons Music Camp at Unicoi ’12, Helen, Georgia
  No further information yet.
  
  

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