Join Our Swing Band
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Which Instruments Can I Play in the Swing Band?
While New Horizons Music encourages everyone to pursue playing any musical instrument* they desire, our Swing Band program’s main focus for instruction and performance opportunities is for standard Swing/Jazz Band instruments, as shown in the list below.
Note: If YOUR instrument is NOT LISTED below, you may still be able to participate — but there may not be a sheet music part written for your instrument; in that case, you may either sit out on that piece, or you’ll need to read from another instrument’s part (and/or possibly transpose from another instrument’s part).
- Alto Saxophone
- Tenor Saxophone
- Baritone Saxophone
- Trombone
- Trumpet
- Rhythm Section: Piano
- Rhythm Section: Bass
- Rhythm Section: Guitar
- Rhythm Section: Drum Set
* If you are a beginner woodwind, brass or percussion player, please join the New Horizons (Concert) Band Fox Valley. To explore orchestral string instrument opportunities, please contact New Horizons Orchestra Fox Valley. Thank you!
Eligibility Requirements for the Swing Band
While no audition or prior playing of swing, jazz, Latin or improvisation will be required, beginner musicians will not be invited to join the swing band. **Musicians must be currently playing their chosen instrument for at least two years and know how to proficiently read music.
Please register by completing the following two steps:
1) RESERVE YOUR SPOT
(no later than 1 week before the Session begins, if possible)
Please click on ‘Reserve My Spot’ below and complete the form that appears. This will let us know of your intention to register. (Your personal information is not shared; demographic info like age and employment status is not tied to you personally and helps us in applying for grants, etc.). Thank you!
2) MAKE YOUR PAYMENT
Please pay your Session Fee prior to the beginning of the Session using the appropriate button below.