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Many thanks for the birthday greetings. Most grateful that there were no geriatric jokes. We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday for our weekly gathe...ring with Smooth Jazz, smiles and laughter. Our playlist this week includes works by the Beatles, Duke Ellington and Antonio Carlos Jobim. The link to this session: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86151325174 Passcode: 666688 Special thanks to two super fans: Guyanese American artist Stanwyck Cromwell for the use of "Majestic". (https://www.stancromwell.com/ ); Ian Cromwell (https://music.iancromwell.ca/ our Vancouver based son, as well as the remote sound and tech boss See more

Hello friends, I'd like to invite you all to join our concert Today at 6pm EST, with my special guest Yukiko Tsutsui (singer songwriter from Japan). Hope you are all well and see you soon. To watch to concert please click the link below: https://www.facebook.com/donne.roberts/

Mark your calendar for this momentous occasion

Introducing Junior Santos who was nominated for a JUNO today in the Jazz Album of the World: Solo category. This is for his very first album "Conpambiche" which was recently completed thanks to two grants from the Ontario Arts Council. Check out his EPK on YouTube to hear more about Junior's journey to creating this album. And then....make sure you buy his music - either a digital or hard copy! You will love the Afro Dominican Jazz feel of this album! #Ontarioartscouncil #Junonominated #AfroDominicanJazz

Another FREE workshop from Long & McQuade tonight at 7 pm. Trumpeters take note! Tuesday, March 9 | 7pm EST Trumpet Clinic with WAYNE BERGERON ... Don’t be an Airhead: Common Myths Regarding Breathing Many brass teachings put all (or the lion’s share) of emphasis on air. While air or wind is obviously a major component of making sound, there are other components that are more vital to producing the desired results. Wayne will also address other important factors such as: Warm up Aperture (the reed) vs. embouchure Recovering from injury Range (Discovering your falsetto endurance) Musical styles and sounds Selecting the right tool for the job Why one mouthpiece does not fill all Wayne Bergeron is a Grammy-nominated artist who has played with everyone from Beyonce to Burt Bacharach. He's worked on over 400 TV and movie soundtracks, and was principal trumpet at Los Angeles' Pantages Theatre for a decade. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwZZZIYtf8U Co-sponsored by Yamaha Music Canada. #womeninbrass #brassplayers #aimforawesome #itsnevertoolate #yourenevertooold #NHBT

The New Horizons Band is offering OPEN HOUSE today at 2 pm and 7 pm so that you can explore the options available in our new sessions starting on Feb. 1st. Join the ZOOM link to hear from our teachers about all the sessions being offered. 2:00 p.m. - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89628098240 7:00 p.m. - https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89628098240... Find all the information about our upcoming sessions on our web-site: https://newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca/shop/

Next month I'll be part of First Fridays organized by Warren Salmon who people, more than once have mysteriously mistake me for?? I don't understand how they can since he's shorter than I am?? ;) Get your tickets now for the Black History Month virtual event of 2021 on eventbrite!

If you are a musician looking to keep your chops active, check out some of the online courses being offered by #NHBT beginning on February 1st. Something for everyong - open to guests and non-members!

Hello Friends! Today is the day! Please join us Today at 3:45PM EST as we launch a new recording of "Chega de Saudade" by Antonio Carlos Jobim, arranged by our... own Composers’ Collective member Steve Macdonald. This classic bossa nova was recorded at our 10th anniversary concert in May of 2019. Before we hit play, we’ll be hosting a YouTube live pre-show, which will include notes about the piece. This is a great opportunity to meet with Artistic Director Michele Jacot, Composers’ Collective chair Roy Greaves, and special guest, Steve Macdonald! Please join us to learn more about the choir and our future online features. Pre-Show Chat - 3:45PM EST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iw9j7abhsB0 Recording Launch - 4PM EST https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn6bBwAygSY PLUS! A secret holiday bonus treat that you won’t want to miss! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfEgYXjcL3Q See you there!

MONDAY MUSICAL NOTE: The moment you have all been waiting for... Registration is up and ready for all. All classes are available in a virtual setting only. F...or those of you who paid your yearly membership, thank you. You can register by clicking the "Annual Members" box. Registration is available here: https://newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca/20-21-online-class-regis/ All others can register by clicking "Occasional and Guest Members". Registration is available here: https://newhorizonsbandtoronto.ca/20-21-online-class-regis/ If you have friends or family who would benefit from our classes, please encourage them to register. All are welcome. We are proud to offer all of our performance courses in both daytime and evening slots. Our musicianship classes have expanded and our Music for Life series is back with some AMAZING professionals joining us. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact [email protected]. If you have questions about your membership, please contact [email protected].