About the Band
The BYU New Horizons band was established in 2025 to create an opportunity for adults—and especially older adults—to begin study of a band instrument. It serves as an entry point into instrumental music education for people who have never played before, and a re-entry point for those who may have been away from music making. It also serves as a laboratory’s teaching setting for BYU Music Education students, and a vehicle for identifying and studying the ways music can affect family life.
The New Horizons Band is sponsored by the BYU School of Music.
Information
- Who may participate: Adults age 40 and up
- Woodwind and brass musicians must provide their own instrument. Percussionists must provide their own drumsticks and mallets. All participants must bring their own folding music stand.
- Required Texts:
- Purchase a book for your instrument.
- Returning musicians (if you have played a band instrument):
- Habits of a Successful Musician, by Scott Rush and Rich Moon (GIA Publications)
- Beginning musicians (if you are playing a band instrument for the first time):
- Essential Elements for Band, Book 1, by Tim Lautzenhiser (Hal Leonard)
- You can purchase a book from a local music store or online at jwpepper.com
- Returning musicians (if you have played a band instrument):
- Other music is provided. Participants may need to purchase additional music at a later time.
- Purchase a book for your instrument.
Materials are available from most local music stores (recommended), and also from many online stores.