New Horizons Band of Toronto is a music education and performance program for adults who wish to play a concert band instrument or sing in a friendly group setting
Concert band instruments: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, French horn, euphonium, trombone, tuba, bells, xylophone, drums & many other percussion instruments
Jazz and Big Band instruments: most concert band instruments and limited seats for piano, guitar, bass, drum kit
What We Offer: Concert band classes ranging from absolute beginner to advanced levels, conducted by experienced, professional music directors. We also offer classes in big band and jazz performance directed at more experienced players. Our Choir for All class welcomes singers at all levels of experience.
When and Where: We operate from two campuses: Toronto and York Region
- Toronto: The two-hour classes are held once per week in the daytime or evening. All classes are held at 662 Victoria Park Ave (North-West corner of Victoria Park and Danforth Ave) immediately south of the Victoria Park subway and bus TTC station
- York Region: Classes are held in the evening at two schools located in Richmond Hill.
Weekly agenda, class descriptions and our teacher biographies: Follow the links at Join Us
Have questions?: About membership or which class to join – please Contact Us or visit our Frequently Asked Questions
Membership and Class Registration for Term 1 2025-26 will open Aug 1st
Our classes offer professional instruction in concert, jazz & big band an choral music. Instrumental music features wind and percussion instruments
We offer different class levels to meet your needs ~ beginner to advanced
We provide lots of other ways to engage with others while you continue to develop your musicianship
It’s never too late to join us, and it has never been easier to take part in learning music
Toronto 2025-26 Regular Program Starts Week of Sept 8th
Our instrument “Petting Zoo” on Sept 14th was a chance to try any or all of the concert band instruments. It was a great success and many new members ‘found’ their instrument.
We’re planning another “petting zoo” for Feb 15th.
Contact Us to let us know you are interested and might be coming, We’ll see if we can find a way help you get started in music – or back into music if it has been a long while…
Instrument Loan Program for Beginners
Concert Band consists of woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments.
Not sure which instrument to choose? Join one of our instrument workshops – “petting zoo” – where you can learn about and try playing various instruments under the guidance of our music professionals!
For new registrants in the Green Band 1 class, we have a limited number of instruments available to loan for one term, if needed, on a first-come-first-serve basis.
Already own a concert band instrument? Bring your instrument to our workshop, where a representative from Long and McQuade will assess and make any repair recommendations.
Click on Contact Us to start a conversation or for further details.
Here’s some recent media coverage on our music program:
For insight into how music and NHBT can enrich your life, watch the TVO documentary about our band entitled The Beat Goes On
Recent Toronto Concerts 2023-24
The Beat Goes On Concert ~ June 1, 2019
New Horizons Band of Toronto is a member of New Horizons International Music Association
The New Horizons movement was founded more than two decades ago by Dr. Roy Ernst, professor emeritus at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester. The reach of this movement is now truly international. Find out more about the New Horizons International Music Association.
