The New Horizons Bands of Gulfport, Florida
ABOUT THE BANDS
The New Horizons Bands of Gulfport are made up of two bands and a flute choir.
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The Concert Band is approximately 40 members and is directed by Ethan Updike.
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The Jazz Band is approximately 20 members and is directed by David Pate.
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The Flute Choir is approximately 8 members and is conducted by David Tagliarini.
ABOUT OUR SCHEDULE AND CONCERTS
We have 3 seasons per year:
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Fall - beginning in early September;
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Winter - beginning in early January;
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Spring - beginning in late April/early May.
The season lengths are 14, 14, 12 weeks respectively.
We also may offer a Summer Workshop, which is typically a 4 to 6 week time to hone your skills and get a jump on music for the Fall season.
Concert schedules are typically:
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Outdoor concerts at the Pavilion at Clymer Park in Gulfport with the Concert and Jazz bands in late October/early November and late February/early March.
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Indoor concerts may be at the Historic Gulport Casino, The Hickman Theater and Town Shores (private) in December, April and July.
There is no charge for concert admission, but donations are appreciated.
