2009-2010 SEASON IS UNDERWAY!
Membership
After a successful Open House Sept. 12, the “Bluegrass State Band,” the first New Horizons band in Lexington and in Kentucky, held its first rehearsal Saturday, Sept. 19. The band roster now totals 26 active members, which is remarkable considering our 2007 roster was just 10. Most of our members were at the first rehearsal, and everyone had great fun, great food, and made great (well . . . sometimes) music.
Band Organization
The official name of the band is “Bluegrass State Band” of Lexington, KY, New Horizons Music. New Horizons Music is the international organization of which we are a member. But people call us anything: New Horizons Band, Lexington NH band, “Bluegrass State Band.” As long as people call us, anything is o.k.
Our principal sponsor is the University of Kentucky School of Music, Department of Music Education , under the direction of Dr. David Sogin. Dr. Sogin acts as treasurer and hires the the staff. The staff consists of Cheryl Amstutz, conductor; Allan Stephens, assistant conductor/instructor/ clarinetist; Callie Peterson, brass instructor/trumpet; and Phillip Smith, wind instructor/oboe.
In order to help the conductor and the staff and to involve the membership in band activities, some members have volunteered to coordinate some of the activities necessary to keep the band functioning. Lou Dubilier will serve as music librarians; Billie Jo Dandeneau will coordinate member communications; Mitch Estepp will handle rehearsal and concert set-up (with help from all); Terry Gabbard will coordinate refreshments; Joy Molino will be the contact for new members; and Dick Dandeneau and Steve Waxman will work on publicity and public relations. Steve and Dick will also manage this website. Helpers for all activities are appreciated.
Rehearsal Schedule
Remaining schedule: Sept. 26, Oct. 3, Oct. 10, Oct 17, Oct 24, Oct. 31, Nov. 7, Nov. 11, Nov. 14, Nov. 21, Weekend of Dec. 5-6, Winter Concert, details TBA.
Filed under: Uncategorized on September 21st, 2009