NHBT clarinettists in support performance with the Wychwood Clarinet Choir ~ Sunday Oct 27th, 4pm
Several of our NHBT clarinettists are performing in a portion of the Oct 27th Wychwood Clarinet Choir (WCC) concert as members of the Clarinet Coaching Ensemble of Wychwood (CCEW). This coaching ensemble exists to help reasonably experienced clarinet players develop their instrument and small ensemble skills using a repertoire designed specifically for clarinets. This involvement […]
NHBT at Richmond Hill Library ~ Oct 2019
NHBT was represented at the Richmond Hill Central Library on Oct 6th by one of our many small ensembles. The double reed quartet of Holly, Leah, Neil, and Dave were supported by Joanne on percussion. Randy provided the welcome and explained the New Horizons Band approach to our audience and the many ways (and places) […]
Instrument Exploration Workshop ~ Sept 2019
Beginners and those wanting to try a new instrument were welcomed to our annual Instrument Exploration Workshop on Thursday, September 12th. Hosted at the Bloor St. Long & McQuade band department. Where else can you get a chance to sample several instruments from among the full range of concert band instruments? There’s nothing quite like […]
The Beat Goes On June 1st, 2019
Always a great showcase for our year of work, this year’s “The Beat Goes On Concert” featured all ten of our bands. We’re now such a big organization that we had to schedule this as two performances – morning and then afternoon. Amazing work by our musicians and many thanks to our music directors […]
NHBT Trio Performs at School Anniversary
In late April, 2019, a trio of musicians from our Symphonic Band provided music at the 75th anniversary of Our Lady of Victory Catholic Elementary School. The music was arranged in three parts for flute, clarinet, and bass viol. Member Silvana taught at the school for over 20 years and was thrilled to return and […]
NHBT members perform with Enchanted Flutes
On Wednesday May 15th the flute ensemble that several NHBT members play in – THE ENCHANTED FLUTES – will be performing their gala concert at Temple Emanuel (120 Old Colony Rd) at 7:30 PM. Not only will you be entertained with wonderful music in a café setting but you will also be served refreshments and drinks (wine, beer, […]
NHBT Bands in Concert March 30th
NHBT Symphonic Band and Jazz Orchestra in concert at the Scarborough Bluffs United Church, March 30
NHBT in the news ~ again
An update on the September article. Here’s the link: Toronto.com story updated
Oboe Workshop March 1st
The NHBT oboe players enjoyed a workshop with oboist Tori Owen. We examined the anatomy of a reed and learned where to clean, scrape, file or clip to bring out the best sound and keep the duck quacks to a minimum. We also got some tips on embouchure, head and arm positions, fingerings and, of […]
New Year Social 2019
On February 9th, NHBT members and their spouses/partners celebrated the making of music together at our annual New Year social. Such events give us a welcome opportunity to meet and mingle with members of our growing band family that we don’t otherwise see at our weekly bands! Many thanks to Brian T. who was our […]
