New Horizons Band of Lexington Kentucky

The Lexington New Horizons Bands closed out its sixth season April 28 with a spirited concert in Singletary  Center for the Arts on the University of Kentucky campus. A wide variety of music was performed under the batons of Drs. Christine Carucci, Joe Carucci, David Sogin, and student conductors Daniel Johnson and David Fonda.

The Jazz Band  conducted by Joe Carucci, opened the program with Stompin’ At The Savoy by Benny Goodman, arr. Mike Lewis, followed by It Had To Be You, by Gus Kahn and Isham Jones, arr. Tom Davis;   Mack The Knife by Kurt Weill, arr. Sammy Nestico; and, Begin The Beguine by Cole Porter, arr. Jeff Hest.

The String Orchestra, conducted by David Sogin, performed Two Chorales by G. Kercorian; Pizzicato Party by S. Day, and Cripple Creek (traditional).

The Concert Band presented The Thunderer, by John Philip Sousa, arr. Jay Bocook, and Greenwillow Portrait, by Mark Williams, both conducted by Daniel Johnson; Porgy and Bess by George and Ira Gerhswin, D. Bose, and D. Hayward, arr. J. Barnes, conducted by Christine Carucci; Gabriels Oboe by Ennio Morricone, arr. Robert Longfield, conducted by Christine Carucci;  Country Wildflowers by Larry Daehn, conducted by David Fonda; and, Funiculi Funicula by Luigi Denza, arr. Alfred Reed, conducted by Christine Carucci.

Assistant Conductor Greg Springer Honored April 20

At Dress Rehearsal April 20, Greg Springer, assistant conductor for the past two years, was honored for his excellent service and congratulated upon completing his doctorate and landing a new job. Greg came to UK to study for his Ph.D. in Music Education with Dr. David Sogin. He will receive his doctorate at UK ceremonies in May.

Greg was unable to be at our concert April 28 becacause he was in Boise, Idaho, where he will be a new Assistant Professor of Music at Boise State University

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The Lexington New Horizons Bands will present “A Spring Concert” Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in the Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall. The Hall is located at the corner of Rose and Euclid on the UK campus, Lexington, KY.

The free public concert will feature the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, and the String Orchestra performing a wide variety of classical and popular music.

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The New Horizons Bands will have no rehearsals March 30 and April 6 during spring break for Fayette County Public Schools. The next rehearsals will be April 13, 20, and 27 in preparation for the Spring Concert Sunday, April 28, at 3 p.m. in Singletary Center Recital Hall on the UK campus.

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The New Horizons Jazz Band will be playing for the “Senior Center SOCK HOP” Friday, March 15, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Charles Young Community Center, 540 East 3rd Street, Lexington. The Jazz Band is rehearsing feverishly to be able to “Rock the Night Away!.”

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Dr. David Sogin, UK School of Music professor and director of New Horizons Music, recently was presented a prestigious award for his research work in string education and/or performance over the years.

The American String Teachers Association presented the String Researcher Award to Dr. Sogin at its late February meeting in Providence, RI.  Dr. Sogin is only the second person to receive this award. According to the ASTA,  ”this award is given every two years to recognize a researcher whose work has contributed significantly to scholarship in string education and/or performance.

“The award honors long-term achievement in research. The nominees should have a record of sustained engagement (at least 10 years in the following research activities: publication in juried research journals, professional services in string research, and support  (mentoring, collaboration, supevision) of other string researchers.”

Dr. Sogin and Dr. Christine Carucci founded New Horizons Music in 2007 under the auspices of the UK School of Music. Starting with one band of about 10 members, NHB music now has a concert band, jazz band, and string orchestra involving more than 50 members.

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Some 25 members of the NH Concert band presented a concert of patriotic, classical, and popular music at the Centenary United Methodist Church, Lexington, Friday, Jan. 18, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carucci. The band enjoyed entertaining a wonderful audience, and did a little bit of “recruiting” along the way.

Musical selections were: America The Beautiful, Katherine Lee Bates, arr. Michael Sweeney; The Four Seasons, Antonio Vivaldi, arr. John Stout; Thunder and Blazes, Julius Fucik, arr. Robert E. Foster, Jr.; My Country ‘Tis Of Thee, arr. Michael Sweeney; Give My Regards To Broadway, George M. Cohen, arr. Chris Sharp; Broadway One-Step, Karl L. King, arr. John P. Paynter; God Bless America, Irving Berlin, arr. Michael Sweeney; Highlights From “The Wizard If Oz,” Harold Arlen, arr. Michael Story; Dixieland Salute, arr. Andrew Balent; Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Boy, traditional, arr. Michael Sweeney.

This is the band’s first “gig” of the spring semester.  New members are always welcome. The bands reherse Saturdays at 10 a.m.-12:45 p.m. at the School for Creative and Performing arts (SCAPA) behind Lafayette High School. For more information, contact Dr. Christine Carucci, director, cacarucci@gmail.com; Dr. David Sogin, director of String Orchestra, david.sogin@uky.edu,  or Jim Stone, member coordinator, jastone@iglou.com.

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Here is an announcement from our Facebook page regarding the beginning of second semester for the String Orchestra under the direction of Dr. David Sogin.

The Lexington New Horizons Band’s String Ensemble will begin this Saturday, January 19th. 2013 at 9 am in Room 17 of the Fine Arts Building on the UK campus. The good news is the group has grown so quickly, they are leaving Room 6!!! Great job and keep on growing. If you would like to join this group, contact Dr. David Sogin, david.sogin@uky.edu.

The String Orchestra made its debut at our fall concert.

Just a reminder that, in addition to this website, the NH bands have a Facebook page (facebook.com/Lexington New Horizons Band) which is ably maintained by Jim Stone (trumpet).

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Here is the announcement from Christine Carucci regarding the start of the spring semester:

Dear New Horizons Friends,

The Spring 2013 semester will begin this coming Saturday, January 12^th, at 10am in the SCAPA rehearsal room.  A copy of the 2012-2013 calendar is attached.  We will be holding our ‘open house’ at 11am, so feel free to invite anyone you may know that is interested in learning more about the bands.   Due to this being the open house weekend, we will only have concert band rehearsal this week.  Jazz band will begin next week when our rental of SCAPA extends to 12:45.

In addition to welcoming any new members this week, we will also be rehearsing music for the “gig” at Centenary United Methodist Church.  This is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 18^th at 10:30 am.  The address of the church is 2800 Tates Creek Rd

Lexington, KY 40502 (859-269-2800).  We will be performing in the Foundry, which is most easily accessed from the Mt. Tabor Rd. side of the building.

Please bring the following music to rehearsal this week.  We’ll select our program for next Friday from the following:

Thunder and Blazes; Four Seasons; Broadway One-Step; America the Beautiful (Katherine Lee Bates/ Samuel Ward); Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Boy (Traditional); God Bless America (I. Berlin); My Country Tis of Thee (S.F. Smith/T Musicus); Dixieland Salute; Give my Regards to Broadway; Highlights from the Wizard of Oz.

If you need a copy of any of these pieces, I should have extras available on Saturday.

Thanks, and I hope to see you soon!

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After a welcome holiday break, Lexington’s New Horizons Music will be up and running again Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, with a rehearsal and Open House for prospective new members. Rehearsal for continuing members will be at 10 a.m., and the Open House will be from 11 a.m. to noon. Bring friends, family and others interested in our bands.

As of this date, rehearsal dates and performances are as follows:

Jan. 12 : Rehearsal and Open House, 10 a.m.-noon, SCAPA; Jan 18: time to be determined, Centenary Senior Luncheon, Centenary Church; Jan 19-Feb. 2, Rehearsals, 10 a.m.-12:45, SCAPA; Feb. 9, NO REHEARSAL – KMEA; Feb. 16-March 2, Rehearsals, 10 A.M.-12:45, SCAPA; March 9, NO REHEARSAL – SPRING BREAK; March 16 and 23, Rehearsals, 10 a.m.-12:45, SCAPA; March 30 and April 6, NO REHEARSALS FCPS SPRING BREAK – SCHOOLS CLOSED; April 13-27, Rehearsals, 10 a.m.-12:45, SCAPA; April 28, Sunday,  3 P.M. (CALL TIME 2 P.M.) PERFORMANCE AT SINGLETARY CENTER.

It looks like a busy spring season. Remember, there are three ensembles now, the Concert Band, the Jazz Band, and String Orchestra. Stay tuned for more news.

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“A Winter Concert,” presented Dec. 8 by Lexington New Horizons Music — the largest  and the longest concert  in its five-year history — featured the Concert Band, the Jazz Band , and introduced two important new developments: First, the debut of the Lexington New Horizons String Orchestra; and second, the presentation of the “Louis Dubilier Community Music Service Award.”

Concert Band

Under the direction of Dr. Christine Carucci, the Concert Band kicked off the concert with the following selections: ”Broadway One-Step,” by K. King, arr. J. Poynter; “The Four Seasons,” by A. Vivaldi, arr. J. Stout; “Thunder  and Blazes,” by J. Fucic,  arr. R. Foster, Daniel Johnson, Conductor; “Red River Valley,” traditional, arr. P. LaPlante, Greg Springer, Conductor; “76 Trombones,” by M. Wilson, arr. L. Anderson, adapted by J. Bocock;” “Salute to the Cinema,” arr. C. Strommen.

String Orchestra

The 15-member String Orchestra — consisting of violins, violas, cellos, and bass — made its debut under the direction of Dr. David Sogin, director of music education at the University of Kentucky and our UK NH Music director. The Orchestra received enthusiastic support from the audience after playing, “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star;” “French Folk Song;” and, “”Lightly Row,”  all traditional songs.

Saxophone Quartet

In memory of  Lou Dublier, baritone saxophone, who passed away in May, 2012, the Lexington New Horizons Saxophone Quartet  (B. Dandeneau and S. Waxman (alto), D. Dandeneau (tenor), (J. Carucci, baritone), played “All of Me,” by G. Marks and S. Simons.

Presentation of the “Louis Dubilier Community Music Service Award”

Dr. Louis “Lou” Dubilier” was a saxophonist par excellance, who played all saxophones in the bands, but especially the baritone, and helped many to improve.  Lou passed away in May, and his obituary  appeared earlier in this web log. In announcing this new award, Dr. David Sogin said:

Louis Dubilier was a scientist, physician and a musician. We lost Lou earlier this year but not to his memory or what he meant to the core beliefs of this group and more importantly to the band members who knew him. Lou embodied the qualities that are essential to making this group work, a true love of music, leadership, and service.

In consultation with Drs. Christine and Joe Carucci and with Vera Dubilier, Lou’s wonderful bride the University of Kentucky New Horizons Groups established the “Louis Dubilier Community Music Service Award.” This award would be given yearly to an individual in the band that demonstrated those three qualities of love of music, leadership, and service.

We are very proud to present the first Louis Dubilier Community Music Service Award to Richard “Dick” Dandeneau. He is a founding member who also embodies the love of music, leadership, and service. He started playing the sax six years ago — at the age of 82. He has been the public face of this band  many times and has served the band in various capacities particularly in publicity.

Jazz Band

The Jazz Band, under the direction of Dr. Joe Carucci, wound up the concert in rousing fashion with “Leap Frog” by J. Garland, arr. P. Lavandar; “Christmas Time Is Here,” by L. Mendelson and V. Guaraldi, arr. D. Pugh; “Nola,” by J. Richmond;  ”Jeepers Creepers,” by J. Mercer and H. Warren, arr. V. Lopez.

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