Lakeshore New Horizons Band

Welcome to the Lakeshore New Horizons Band playing out of Bowmanville/Oshawa. We offer daytime music programmes for adults running from September to June. No matter your skill level, from first-timers or dusting off your instrument after a long absence, you are welcome here, no auditions needed!

Lakeshore New Horizons Band Mission Statement

The LNHB is dedicated to following the philosophy of the New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA), by providing recreational music programs for adults.

Our programmes are tailored to accommodate a wide range of skill levels for individuals that include:

Experienced musicians
Musicians looking to return to playing an instrument after a long absence
Musicians who are starting to play an instrument for the first time.

In additiion, our programs provide members with performance opportunities within the local community.

The LNHB is a Not-for-Profit organization, dedicated to operating without seeking profits for its members. Any financial surpluses will be redirected to further the LNHB organization's objectives.

Our Programmes

Interested in playing music? Want to learn how? We welcome new members of all skill levels, no auditions needed! Discover our programs below for more information. Visit Our Programmes page for more details !

Rehearsal Schedule

Senior Band	Mondays from 9:15 am - 11:15 am
Showband	Mondays from 11:30 am- 12:30 pm
Intermediate Band	Wednesdays from 9:15 am - 11:15 am
Beginner Band	Wednesdays from 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Details about our practice schedule are available via this link.

Rehearsal Location

Why Join Us

Health Benefits

Boost your neuroplasticity and learn new skills! We invite you to explore these articles from the CBC and BBC for more information. Additional scientific studies on the benefits of making music are available at the Making Music link.

We are a proud member of the New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA).

https://newhorizonsmusic.org/

NHIMA is a global non-profit organization dedicated to the philosophy of music-making promoted by New Horizons. It undertakes initiatives aimed at supporting the growth and development of New Horizons music organizations.

The New Horizons Community Band began as a movement started by Roy Ernst, a professor at the Eastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. The program aims to fulfill the passion for music among many retired men and women who didn't have time to pursue this interest during their working years. The New Horizons movement has been so successful that it has spread across North America, boasting over 170 member bands. These bands are linked online, and many of the member musicians connect when they travel south in winter or go on vacation. Additionally, it offers music workshops where members can travel and learn from some of the finest band leaders in North America.

2024 Fall Newsletter New Horizons International Document Link

Community Involvement

For our Christmas 2025 Concert, we were honoured to support the local charity, Building Lives Up Everywhere (B-L-U-E), backed by the churches of St. Paul’s United and St. Andrew's Presbyterian in Bowmanville. This organization provides essential services for people in our community facing homelessness and food insecurity. More information about our community involvement and school concerts is provided on this page

Music Libraries

It is our pleasure to share our music collection with you. The music library listings for each of our bands are provided below. We invite you to browse through the contents.

Monday Band Music Library

Monday Band Music 2026.pdf

Wednesday Band Music Library

Wednesday Band Music Catalogue 02_26.pdf

Upcoming Concerts and Performance Gallery

You never know what surprises await at our concerts! To learn more, we invite you to explore our Upcoming Events and Performance Gallery pages and see our band members in action!

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Lakeshore New Horizons Band

Bowmanville/Oshawa Ontario

Lakeshore New Horizons Band Mission Statement

Why Join Us