Catawba Valley New Horizons Band
Sunday, January 26, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play an instrument?
Did you use to play in your high school and/or college band but haven't played in years? 30? 40? 50?
WELCOME TO THE CATAWBA VALLEY NEW HORIZONS BAND!
A couple of decades ago, founder Roy Ernst started New Horizons Music. What started off as a small group has now reached around the world! There are so many chapters that there HAS to be one near YOU! Find your local chapter (if you are not near us) at http://www.newhorizonsmusic.org/
For the question/answer page, follow this link: http://www.newhorizonsmusic.org/faqs/faqs.html
BEGINNINGS
Our band was started in 2009 by our director Leonard "Len" Allman, through the ASU Higher Education program "Prime Life Ed-Ventures." The programs (outings, workshops, etc) were geared toward those 50 (who retired early or weren't working for whatever reason) and older in order to stay active and to have a social network. HOWEVER! Whatever your age, if you have Wednesday mornings free and want to play in the band, we don't card!
While Prime Life Ed-Ventures is no more, we are pleased to have recently partnered with The Service League of Hickory! (http://www.serviceleaguehickory.org/)
ABOUT US
Our band began with just 7 members (4 still active with us!) with varying degrees of music knowledge. Today we have 26 active members and we all still have varying degrees of music knowledge. Some have had to learn to read music. Some could read music but were/are learning a new instrument. There is room in our band for everyone. Even those with ZERO musical experience.
A couple (3?) years ago, Len started an orchestra as there were those who were interested in playing a string instrument. The same creed applies to the orchestra. No experience necessary and Your Best Is Good Enough.
BAND: The band rehearses at the Arts & Science building of the SALT Block in Hickory (243 Third Avenue NE Hickory NC, 28601) at 9am on Wednesdays. We rehearse from 9-11:30 with a 30 minute coffee break beginning at 10am. Coffee is provided along with homemade (and store bought!) goodies from members. This is where we visit and get to know one another.
ORCHESTRA: The orchestra rehearses at the same place, same day, but from 1pm - 3:30pm
If you are interested in joining our group, please stop by any Wednesday morning. The entrance is in the back (facing the library) and is the door at the small loading dock (there are two other entrances in the back which are handicap accessible). Everyone will welcome you and be glad to answer any questions you may have. You may come in at 9am to listen and then visit with us during break staying as long as you like, or if you'd rather, wait and come in at 10am for coffee/visiting and then stay to hear us practice.
If you would like more information before visiting us, contact Len Allman at 828-322-8778. If no answer, please leave a message.
Looking forward to seeing you in the band (or orchestra)!
Cynthia
CVNHB&O
Did you use to play in your high school and/or college band but haven't played in years? 30? 40? 50?
WELCOME TO THE CATAWBA VALLEY NEW HORIZONS BAND!
A couple of decades ago, founder Roy Ernst started New Horizons Music. What started off as a small group has now reached around the world! There are so many chapters that there HAS to be one near YOU! Find your local chapter (if you are not near us) at http://www.newhorizonsmusic.org/
For the question/answer page, follow this link: http://www.newhorizonsmusic.org/faqs/faqs.html
ABOUT OUR LOCAL CHAPTER - Hickory, NC
BEGINNINGS
Our band was started in 2009 by our director Leonard "Len" Allman, through the ASU Higher Education program "Prime Life Ed-Ventures." The programs (outings, workshops, etc) were geared toward those 50 (who retired early or weren't working for whatever reason) and older in order to stay active and to have a social network. HOWEVER! Whatever your age, if you have Wednesday mornings free and want to play in the band, we don't card!
While Prime Life Ed-Ventures is no more, we are pleased to have recently partnered with The Service League of Hickory! (http://www.serviceleaguehickory.org/)
ABOUT US
Our band began with just 7 members (4 still active with us!) with varying degrees of music knowledge. Today we have 26 active members and we all still have varying degrees of music knowledge. Some have had to learn to read music. Some could read music but were/are learning a new instrument. There is room in our band for everyone. Even those with ZERO musical experience.
OUR MOTTO: "Your Best Is Good Enough!"
A couple (3?) years ago, Len started an orchestra as there were those who were interested in playing a string instrument. The same creed applies to the orchestra. No experience necessary and Your Best Is Good Enough.
REHEARSALS/PERFORMANCES
BAND: The band rehearses at the Arts & Science building of the SALT Block in Hickory (243 Third Avenue NE Hickory NC, 28601) at 9am on Wednesdays. We rehearse from 9-11:30 with a 30 minute coffee break beginning at 10am. Coffee is provided along with homemade (and store bought!) goodies from members. This is where we visit and get to know one another.
ORCHESTRA: The orchestra rehearses at the same place, same day, but from 1pm - 3:30pm
If you are interested in joining our group, please stop by any Wednesday morning. The entrance is in the back (facing the library) and is the door at the small loading dock (there are two other entrances in the back which are handicap accessible). Everyone will welcome you and be glad to answer any questions you may have. You may come in at 9am to listen and then visit with us during break staying as long as you like, or if you'd rather, wait and come in at 10am for coffee/visiting and then stay to hear us practice.
If you would like more information before visiting us, contact Len Allman at 828-322-8778. If no answer, please leave a message.
Looking forward to seeing you in the band (or orchestra)!
Cynthia
CVNHB&O
New Season Begins!
Greetings and Salutations!
Everyone reading this should "get" that greeting.
Welcome to the Catawba Valley New Horizons Band Blog. It has been awhile since I last updated as I have been using our Facebook page. However, most of our members do not have Facebook and so I am going to work more diligently on keeping the "web" page updated.
I'm going to gear this post toward current members. I will post again, shortly, a more information type post for those not in the band and who might be interested in joining us.
As you know, last Wednesday, January 22, was our Information Session for the Spring Quarter. Press releases were issued and all of you worked on inviting friends to come in and listen, have coffee/snacks, try instruments, ask questions, etc. However, with the biting, frigid temperatures, only one prospective member made it to the session. :-D Thank you, Benny, for braving the cold. We were all glad to meet you and hope you will join us!
As most of us were there, all dressed up in our new green CVNHB shirts (with most of us adding layers underneath!), it was decided to take a picture. Thank you Dick & Regina for having the forethought to bring your camera. We not only got a great picture (the picture you see as the cover on this blog) but our visitor, Benny, took the picture. We will definitely try again so that those of you who were MIA this week can be in the picture - along with our newest member. Chances are slim that we will ever have a picture with everyone but we'll keep trying.
Our Spring Quarter officially begins this Wednesday, January 29. Same Bat Time, Same Bat Place.
(Did you know, not counting our unofficial summer practices, this will be our TENTH quarter/session!? Thank you Len for your patience and putting up with our shenanigans!)
Cynthia
CVNHB
Everyone reading this should "get" that greeting.
Welcome to the Catawba Valley New Horizons Band Blog. It has been awhile since I last updated as I have been using our Facebook page. However, most of our members do not have Facebook and so I am going to work more diligently on keeping the "web" page updated.
I'm going to gear this post toward current members. I will post again, shortly, a more information type post for those not in the band and who might be interested in joining us.
As you know, last Wednesday, January 22, was our Information Session for the Spring Quarter. Press releases were issued and all of you worked on inviting friends to come in and listen, have coffee/snacks, try instruments, ask questions, etc. However, with the biting, frigid temperatures, only one prospective member made it to the session. :-D Thank you, Benny, for braving the cold. We were all glad to meet you and hope you will join us!
As most of us were there, all dressed up in our new green CVNHB shirts (with most of us adding layers underneath!), it was decided to take a picture. Thank you Dick & Regina for having the forethought to bring your camera. We not only got a great picture (the picture you see as the cover on this blog) but our visitor, Benny, took the picture. We will definitely try again so that those of you who were MIA this week can be in the picture - along with our newest member. Chances are slim that we will ever have a picture with everyone but we'll keep trying.
Our Spring Quarter officially begins this Wednesday, January 29. Same Bat Time, Same Bat Place.
(Did you know, not counting our unofficial summer practices, this will be our TENTH quarter/session!? Thank you Len for your patience and putting up with our shenanigans!)
Cynthia
CVNHB
Tuesday, April 24, 2012
Season Ending
Sadly, we have come to the end of our Winter/Spring season. It's been a lot of hard work, yet a lot of fun.
To wind up our last two weeks of the season, we will be performing. What a way to end! :-)
Wednesday, April 25, 10:30am - East Hickory Seniors Morning Out at Highland Methodist Church, Hickory
Wednesday, May 2, 10:30am - Hickory Manor Assisted Living, Sandy Ridge Road, Hickory
During the summer, those interested will be meeting on Wednesday mornings, 9am, at the SALT Block. There is no fee, and no dedicated conductor/director. Very informal time but most of the members do not want to take a 3 month break - so we don't! There are no performances during this time but we will back and ready to play for you after Labor Day.
If you have a Senior Adult ministry, please contact us. We would love to play for YOU!
To wind up our last two weeks of the season, we will be performing. What a way to end! :-)
Wednesday, April 25, 10:30am - East Hickory Seniors Morning Out at Highland Methodist Church, Hickory
Wednesday, May 2, 10:30am - Hickory Manor Assisted Living, Sandy Ridge Road, Hickory
During the summer, those interested will be meeting on Wednesday mornings, 9am, at the SALT Block. There is no fee, and no dedicated conductor/director. Very informal time but most of the members do not want to take a 3 month break - so we don't! There are no performances during this time but we will back and ready to play for you after Labor Day.
If you have a Senior Adult ministry, please contact us. We would love to play for YOU!
Friday, March 23, 2012
New Season
Well I have certainly fallen behind here. Our new season is not only underway, we are halfway through!
First and foremost, WELCOME to our newest members:
Scott Rhodes - Clarinet
Karen Shaw - Clarinet
David Pooley - Tuba
Charlie Self - Trombone
Norman Warlick - Percussion
We have had the opportunity to play a couple of places this semester and we have performances "in the works." Here are two of the places where we will be playing. If you are in the area, please stop by for a listen!
Wednesday, March 28 - Carillon Assisted Living, Radio Station Road in Newton. 10:45am
Tuesday, April 17 - St Aloysius Catholic Church, Hickory. Time TBA
First and foremost, WELCOME to our newest members:
Scott Rhodes - Clarinet
Karen Shaw - Clarinet
David Pooley - Tuba
Charlie Self - Trombone
Norman Warlick - Percussion
We have had the opportunity to play a couple of places this semester and we have performances "in the works." Here are two of the places where we will be playing. If you are in the area, please stop by for a listen!
Wednesday, March 28 - Carillon Assisted Living, Radio Station Road in Newton. 10:45am
Tuesday, April 17 - St Aloysius Catholic Church, Hickory. Time TBA
Saturday, December 24, 2011
A Thank You Note
I received a Thank You card yesterday from the RPM Wood Finishes Group regarding our performance at the Lutheran Home East in Hickory on December 13. Here is the note in its entirety:
"Greetings,
We, RPM Wood Finishes Group, want to hank you for your beautiful service and music. The presentation was great and we are blessed to have been able to share that with you all. We hope this is the start of a great relationship!
Again, we thank you and Merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
RPM Community Service"
Juliann Albers (from RPM) also mentioned in an email to me that us "taking time out of their schedules and doing such a wonderful job...The residents really enjoyed your music and one in particular directed from the back of the room. Good thing you didn't play any rock and roll...don't think you could have kept her contained."
I think we all know who that was - she was precious! Here are some pictures they sent:
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! Looking forward to playing again next year. Stay safe!
Cynthia
"Greetings,
We, RPM Wood Finishes Group, want to hank you for your beautiful service and music. The presentation was great and we are blessed to have been able to share that with you all. We hope this is the start of a great relationship!
Again, we thank you and Merry Christmas.
Sincerely,
RPM Community Service"
Juliann Albers (from RPM) also mentioned in an email to me that us "taking time out of their schedules and doing such a wonderful job...The residents really enjoyed your music and one in particular directed from the back of the room. Good thing you didn't play any rock and roll...don't think you could have kept her contained."
I think we all know who that was - she was precious! Here are some pictures they sent:
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! Looking forward to playing again next year. Stay safe!
Cynthia
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
End of the Season
On Tuesday night, the CVNHB was honored to play for the residents of the Lutheran Home East in Hickory. Our program was all Christmas tunes. Today we had the honor of playing for the residents of Abernethy Laurels in Newton. The program was a mixture of Patriotic tunes and Christmas tunes, but mostly Christmas. I don't know who enjoys these performance more - the residents or us! As much as we enjoyed it, there sure was a lot of clapping, foot tapping, and singing going on in the audience. It was heart warming. We were truly as blessed by them as they were us.
Wednesday's (today) performance marks the end of the Fall/Winter season for the band. The season began in September and ran for 15 weeks. Our next session, Winter/Spring, will start off with an information session on Wednesday, January 11. This is where anyone interested in joining the band can come and get all the particulars and even hear us play. The full season starts on Wednesday, January 18. Come Join Us!!
Many thanks to each and every band member for all of your hard work. Attending rehearsals, performances, and all the home practicing.
Thank you for those who helped direct during the optional "on our own" summer session, to Ronnie Hawkins who jumped in and directed during our director's recent injury, to Pat Jenkins who keeps the coffee coming, and to everyone who brought goodies to go with that coffee.
A very, very special thank you to our director, Leonard Allman, who even through a recent injury, just keeps on going. Thank you Len for your patience and diligence.
Wishing each and every one a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
Wednesday's (today) performance marks the end of the Fall/Winter season for the band. The season began in September and ran for 15 weeks. Our next session, Winter/Spring, will start off with an information session on Wednesday, January 11. This is where anyone interested in joining the band can come and get all the particulars and even hear us play. The full season starts on Wednesday, January 18. Come Join Us!!
Many thanks to each and every band member for all of your hard work. Attending rehearsals, performances, and all the home practicing.
Thank you for those who helped direct during the optional "on our own" summer session, to Ronnie Hawkins who jumped in and directed during our director's recent injury, to Pat Jenkins who keeps the coffee coming, and to everyone who brought goodies to go with that coffee.
A very, very special thank you to our director, Leonard Allman, who even through a recent injury, just keeps on going. Thank you Len for your patience and diligence.
Wishing each and every one a very MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
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