Lynda Shewchuk is the director of band programs at Lakeshore New Horizons Bands. She holds a Bachelor of Music and Education degree from the University of Western Ontario. Lynda brings many years of experience teaching high school music and providing private instruction in flute, clarinet, saxophone, piano, music theory, and history. She directs two flute ensembles, The Wildwind Flute Choir and Toot Sweet, and coaches the flute section for La Jeunesse Youth Orchestra.
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Our History
Lakeshore New Horizons Band in Durham Region
A New Musical Revolution
By David Clemenhage
We are a proud member of the New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA).
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.
