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ABOUT THE BANDS

The New Horizons Bands of Gulfport include three ensembles:

The Concert Band is approximately 35 members and is directed by Tim Brightbill.
The Jazz Band is approximately 17 members and is directed by David Pate.
The Flute Choir is approximately 8 members and is directed by David Tagliarini.

ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE AND CONCERTS

We have 3 seasons per year:

Fall - beginning in early September;
Winter - beginning in early January;
Spring - beginning in late April/early May.

The season lengths are 14, 14, and 10 weeks respectively.

We also may offer a Concert Band Summer Workshop in August to hone your skills and get a jump on music for the Fall season.

The three ensembles schedule their concerts independently, with the exception of our outdoor "Combo Concerts" at Clymer park which feature the Concert and Jazz Bands.

For the Concert Band, schedules are typically:

Mid-season Outdoor Combo Concerts at the Pavilion at Clymer Park in Gulfport with the Concert and Jazz bands in early November and late February.
End-of-Season Indoor concerts may be at the Historic Gulport Casino, The Hickman Theater and Town Shores (private) in mid December, late April, and late June.

There is no charge for concert admission, but donations are appreciated.

The New Horizons Band of Gulfport Inc. is designated a non-profit organization and is exempt from federal income taxes under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The New Horizons Band of Gulfport is classified as a public charity under IRC Section 509(a)(2). Donors can deduct contributions they make to the band under IRC Section 170. The band is also qualified to receive tax deductible bequests, devices, transfers or gifts under Section 2055, 2106, or 2522. FLORIDA REGISTRATION NUMBER: CH660005. A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the Division of Consumer Services by calling: 800-435-7352.