New Horizons Band of Lexington Kentucky

Lexington New Horizons Music will present “A Winter Concert” next Saturday, Dec 8, at 3 p.m. in the Singletary Center Recital Hall on the University of Kentucky campus.  The concert will feature the New Horizons String Orchestra, the Concert Band, and the Jazz Band. The concert is open to the public and free. A reception will follow.

A highlight will be the debut of the New Horizons String Orchestra under the direction of Dr. David Sogin. The String Orchestra was formed last fall,  and it now has about a dozen members playing violin, viola, cello and bass.

The Concert Band, under the direction of Dr. Christine Carucci, will present a varied program of classical, Broadway hits, music from the movies, a peppy march, and a beautiful folk song. The Concert Band now numbers more than 40 members.

Dr. Joe Carucci will conduct the Jazz Band in some well-known songs from the 1940s through the 1960s, mostly jazz with a little Christmas.The Jazz Band has more than 20 members.

New Horizons Music ensembles will take a break through the holidays and reconvene in January with a Open House and rehearsal Saturday, Jan. 12, 2013, at the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) next to Lafayette High School in Lexington.

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Following a lively picnic at Jeanette Coulfal’s house Sept. 1 for band members, family, and friends, the concert and jazz bands got down to serious rehearsal Saturday, Sept. 8 at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) in Lexington. Most of the members from last spring returned this fall with enthusiasm,  new music, and a two surprises.

The biggest surprise was the announcement by Dr. David Sogin, New Horizons University of Kentucky director, that a new NH String Orchestra has been established. After some five years of planning, the New Horizons String Orchestra will operate in cooperation with the University of Kentucky String Project in the UK School of Music. Rehearsals will begin Sept. 22 at 9 a.m. in Room 6 of the UK Fine Arts Bldg. at Rose and Patterson just south of Singletary Center for the Arts. Adults over 30 years of age with an interest in violin, viola, cello and are eligible to participate. For more information, contact Dr. Sogin via e-mail at Sogin@uky.edu.

Another new wrinkle is that the rehearsal format will have both the concert and jazz bands rehearsing on Saturdays. Concert band rehearsal will be from 10-11:30 a.m. and jazz band will be from 11:45-12:45. Those not in jazz band, will have ensemble and instructional activities available  during the 11:45-12:45 period. For more information about the concert and jazz bands, contact Dr. Christine Carucci via e-mail cacarucci@gmail.com.

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Drs.Christine and Joe Carucci have announced the opening of our 2012-13 season for Saturday, Aug. 25. The day will begin with rehearsal at 10 a.m. followed by an informal “performance” and open house at 11 a.m. All possible new members and other interested folks are cordially invited to attend.  Events will be held at our regular venue, the School for the Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA), behind Lafayette High School, 451 Reed Lane, Lexington.

The New Horizons Concert Band, now beginning its sixth year, has grown from 9 to more than 40 members this past season. The New Horizons Jazz Band, directed by Dr. Joe Carucci, is beginning its second year, according to Dr. David Sogin, director of music education at the University of Kentucky School of Music, which sponsors the New Horizons Music Program.

“The New Horizons music concept, founded 20 years ago at the University of Rochester, NY, Eastman School of Music, has become a popular performing ensemble for amateur adult musicians to renew their interest in band music,” Sogin said. “Our members range in age from their early 50s to late 80s. No musical experience is required, and beginners are welcome.”

Christine and Joe said normal rehearsals (with new music) will resume on Saturday, Sept. 8. The rehearsal schedule and times will be changed slightly for the fall semester. The new schedule for Saturday rehearsals will be:

10:00-11:30: Concert Band Rehearsal

11:30-11:45: Break/social for all members (concert, jazz band, and new “beginning” members)

11:45-12:45: Jazz Band rehearsal and Beginner rehearsal

The new schedule allows another outlet for beginners (11:45-12:45) and allows Joe to continue rehearsing the jazz band. He has taken a new position in Tennessee and will be back on weekends to work with New Horizons.

We’re all looking forward to another great season of music making!

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The Summer Concert was a huge success for both the Concert and Jazz bands, and everyone scattered for a short summer break. Co-directors Christine and Joe are working on the schedule for next fall. On July 11, more than 20 band members attended a dinner at Rafferty’s to give a warm send-off to Dr. Tamara Brown, alto sax, who is moving to Texas, where she will be come a dean at Prairie View A & M University. Keep watching for more news about fall.

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The New Horizons Concert and Jazz Bands are working hard in preparation for a summer concert to be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1, in Singletary Center for the Fine Arts Recital Hall on the Univerity of Kentucky campus.

A lively program of swing, jazz, classical, Dixieland, and other styles is being rehearsed by the bands under the batons of NHB Co-Directors Christine and Joe Carucci.

This is the first year that the Lexington New Horizons program has offered a summer camp. More than 20 members in each band have practiced for a little more than a month, enjoying a lot of music-making,  fellowship, and fun. Summer rehearsals have been held in the UK Fine Arts Building on Saturday mornings.

The NH Jazz Band has been rehearsing this past year and summer at the Mayfair Village on Tates Creeks Rd., which has graciously offered the band space for Tuesday evening rehearsals. In appreciation for this kindness, the Jazz Band will present a program of  popular music from the “Big Band” era especially for Mayfair Village residents Tuesday, June 26, at 7 p.m.

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A memorial service for Lou Dubilier  was held Wednesday afternoon, May 30, 2012, at Ohavey Zion Synagogue in Lexington, KY. Many NHB band members  joined his family and friends to bid farewell to our great saxophonist and musical colleague.

Louis David Dubilier, M.D., 77, died peacefully at home on May 28, 2012, surrounded by loving family. Dr. Dubilier leaves behind a loving wife of 53 years, Vera (”Vinnie”); four children, Karen Dubilier (Greg), Gerald Dubilier, Ellen Joffe (Colyn), and Sandra Meyerowitz (Victor); and seven grandchildren, Alex and Gabrielle Dubilier, Morgan. Connor and Jason Joffe, and Laina and Zev Meyerowitz. Lou’s family members are familiar faces at our concerts, and our thoughts and prayers are with them.

Dr. Dubilier was a former member of the University of Kentucky Medical School faculty and has been a well-known pathologist in Lexington and surrounding communities from the late 60s until he retired in 2005. In addition to music, Lou loved tennis and was an accomplished artist in the field of enameling.

A full obituary of Dr. Dubilier appeared in the Wednesday, May 30, edition of the Lexington Herald-Leader, and is available on line at www.legacy.com.

Saxophonist Lou Dubilier joined the New Horizons band in the spring of 2008 when it numbered 21 members. From that day until his last rehearsal April 28, 2012 — when we numbered 43 — Lou was a major contributor to the development of the band musically and in many other ways. He loved teaching and helping people play music. When the band needed a place for business meetings, he and Vinnie opened their home for the event. They also hosted many rehearsals of smaller band ensembles. Lou modestly made available his considerable business leadership skill to band . Always ready with encouragement, a joke, and a flashing smile, Lou Dubilier was just a delightful human being to be around. Lou was a source of strength and courage. He wanted  to play in the April 29 spring concert and made it  for dress rehearsal, but was jut too ill to continue.

Lou was an accomplished musician and a marvelous saxophonist, playing all kinds of music in many area bands like the Men of Note, the Young at Heart, and New Horizon concert and jazz bands. His distinctive sound ranged from Bach to Rock with beauty and feeling.

So, after a moving and prayerful service last Wednesday afternoon,  friends and family adjourned to the fellowhip hall where a bunch of Lou’s old band buddies put together a rousing session of Dixieland and big band music as a fitting tribute to their old pal.

Lou leaves a big hole in our band. But through recordings, photos, and memories, his beautiful sounds and smiling face will live on in our hearts forever.

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After a tremendously successful spring concert April 29  for the Concert and Jazz Bands, the Lexington New Horizons program will be starting a five-week summer session for both bands for the month of June and culminating in a concert July 1, according to co-directors Chrisine and Joe Carucci.

The summer session will start with Jazz Band rehearsal on May 29 at 6:45 p.m. at Mayfair Village off  Tates Creek Rd., under the direction of Joe Carucci. Jazz Band rehearsals will continue each Tuesday through June 26 at the same time and place.

Concert Band rehearsals, under the direction of Christine and Joe, will begin on Saturday, June 2, at 10 a.m. in a new venue. Concert Band will rehearse in the UK Fine Arts Building Band Room (on the lowest floor – if you enter through the doors directly across from Singletary Center off of Patterson Drive, the band room will be at the end of the first hall on the right). Parking is available in the lots near Singletary Center, as well as lots by the Student Center and behind the Career Center (as well as on the street). Concert Band rehearsals will continue  each Saturday through June 30 at the same time and place.

Tuition for the five-week session will be $40 for one ensemble, and $55 for both. As always, there will be a discount for family memberships.

The  Sunday, July 1, concert will be held at 3 p.m. in the Singletary Center for Fine Arts Recital Hall on the University of Kentucky campus (right across from where we rehearse).

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The Spring Concert will be held Sunday, April 29, at 3 p.m. in the Singletary Center for the Arts Recital Hall on the University of Kentucky campus, corner of Rose and Euclid, Lexington.

Co-directors Christine and Joe Carucci and Assistant Director Greg Springer have been rehearsing the bands on a wide variety of music which our audience is sure to enjoy. Both the Concert and Jazz bands will be featured.

The Jazz Band will be playing for a dance at the Lexington Senior Center, corner of Nicholasville Rd. and Alumni Drive, Friday, April 13, from 6:30 p.m. to whenever the dance ends. For more information on the event, contact the Lexington Senior Center. The Jazz Band will also be playing several gigs in early May.

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The Fall Concert was a great success and a wonderful musical experience. The New Horizons Jazz Band made its debut under the direction of Dr. Joe Carucci, and Dr. Christine Carucci directed the full band in a salute to the armed forces plus other musical selections.

In the weeks following the concert, a smaller Holiday Ensemble performed at the Veterans Medical Center on Leestown Rd., Lexington, on Dec. 9. Next we played at Mayfair Village in Lexington, Dec. 12. This was sort of a homecoming for the band, because Mayfair Village was our rehearsal venue during our first year, 2007. Our final holiday performance was at the Lexington/Fayette County Senior Center, at its holiday luncheon Dec. 16.

We’re looking forward to opening our 2012 season Saturday, Jan. 14 with rehearsal for current band members at 10 a.m. followed by an open house for prospective new members and friends at 11 a.m. Remember, that Lexington’s New Horizons Band is all about providing an opportunity for adults to learn to play a new band instrument, or to return to playing after a long layoff. Come join the fun! We meet at the School for Creative and Performing Arts (SCAPA) next to Lafayette High School, 401 Reed Lane, Lexington.

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The New Horizons Jazz Band, under the direction of  NHB Co-Director Dr. Joe Carucci, will make its debut at our Fall Concert Sunday, Nov. 13, at 3 p.m. in the Recital Hall of Singletary Center for the Arts.

Theme for the concert will be a “Salute to the Armed Forces.” Co-Directors Christine and Joe Carucci along with Assistant Conductor Greg Springer have prepared a program of marches, patriotic music, and other surprises you won’t want to miss.

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