“…a growing body of research suggests that playing an instrument or singing in a choir can enhance emotional well-being, brain health, cognition and hearing function.”
The Wall Street Journal
April 23, 2017
About
The New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA) is a worldwide organization comprised of more than 250 New Horizons groups with 10,000 members. Some played music during their school years and stashed their instrument in a closet, or attic while the demands of work and raising children took center stage. Others dreamt of being a musician but never had the opportunity, or the money to pay for lessons and instruments when they were school age. Both groups find themselves now at or near retirement with children grown and gone, fewer responsibilities, but just as much desire.
The NHIMA provides opportunities for adults to be involved in a band – whether it’s for the first time, or the first time in a long time. Together we learn and perform in a friendly and positive atmosphere.
Click Here for more information, or contact Bryan Alspach at [email protected].
Help Support New Horizons at the Center
Established by Mr. & Mrs. Bob Kerns in 2013, the Emma Bean Fund supports the New Horizons Band at the Carrollwood Cultural Center.
Bryan Alspach
Bryan is a recently retired music teacher having spent 39 years teaching in Alabama and Florida Public School systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. His experience in music includes teaching middle and high school band, chorus, orchestra, guitar, and piano.
As a member of the Florida Bandmaster’s Association, he served as an adjudicator for band and solo and ensemble festivals.
Bryan currently plays with the Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds, Co-directs the New Horizons Band of Gulf Port Florida, and the performs with the Kicking Brass Quintet.
Bryan is a recently retired music teacher having spent 39 years teaching in Alabama and Florida Public School systems. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Miami and a master’s degree in educational leadership from Nova Southeastern University. His experience in music includes teaching middle and high school band, chorus, orchestra, guitar, and piano.
As a member of the Florida Bandmaster’s Association, he served as an adjudicator for band and solo and ensemble festivals.
Bryan currently plays with the Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds, Co-directs the New Horizons Band of Gulf Port Florida, and the performs with the Kicking Brass Quintet.
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