Happy Easter, Everyone! I don’t know about you, but this was the best weather I have seen on this particular holiday in FOREVER. It was possibly the first time in my kids’ lives where they kept the church clothes on all day and didn’t have to change into pants and...

Hi, All! Things are going great! Some of our more challenging selections are really starting to come together. I am so impressed! Here's the plan for tonight: FULL BAND: Warm-Ups  Run Three Ayres SECTIONALS BREAK FULL BAND Work on Transitions in: - Through...

Hello Everyone! I hope you didn’t already pack up your shovels before Mother Nature’s incredible show this morning! Last week, we briefly talked about the lyrics of the song Baba Yetu. I mentioned I would share them. While looking for the translation, I found a link...

Hello, Everyone! Welcome, once again, All Musicians, New and/or Returning! Below is our plan for this week... Please always let me know if you have questions. See you Tuesday! --- Jenny Leist Warm-Ups: Scale Sheet Monterey March (Lighter) Count Not the Hours (Run It)...

Hello All! Welcome to the Spring Session of New Horizons Band Fox Valley! For this week, our favorite woodwind specialist An will be out. I believe Michael is back from his travels, and Ron will be there, too. I will cover woodwind sectionals. Additional info on Three...

Good Morning! Remember that this week is the last week in the Winter Session and next week is a Bonus Week of rehearsal! Here is the registration link for Spring:  https://newhorizonsbandfoxvalley.com/join-us/ See you tonight - Drive Safely! Thanks, All! --- Jenny...

Hi Everyone! This coming Saturday, our school has it’s Solo and Ensemble (S&E) Festival at New London High School. I have put a TON of communication together for students and families, created schedules and checklists, numbered hundreds of measures, met with...

Hello! Below is an important message from Doug and our plan for next week! (Remember that this week we will start right away with sectionals because I will have conferences.) For Fun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5XgZ_Aar6QM...

Hello! We are just over the halfway point for our winter session, and I am enjoying every minute with you all!  Thanks for the opportunity to work with you and giving me something so fun to look forward to each Tuesday. I sincerely hope you look forward to our...

Hello - This one will be quick! By the way: Amazing job sight reading Night Train last week 🙂 FYI - Upcoming Performances: - BBR at Cranky Pat’s tonight at 7:30pm - HASBand at Appleton Beer Factory Feb. 2nd at 7pm -- Jenny Week 4 Procedures: Welcome/Celebrations...

Hello! A huge thank you goes out to everyone for being so flexible last week! We were able to still get so much done:)  Check out the plan below for our rehearsal next week! Thanks, -- Jenny Week 3 Procedures: Welcome/Celebrations Warm-Ups Run Mvt.. 3 of Three Ayres...

Hello Everyone! I think we are off to a great start and are already sounding great!  Thank you to: All of our newly registered members - we are so happy to have you! Our continuing members for returning and for being so welcoming to our newest members... And, to the...

Hello Everyone! Due to circumstances outside our control, rehearsal on January 17 will BEGIN and END 1/2-hour earlier than usual. Therefore, Jan. 17 Rehearsal will start at 6:00pm and will end at 8:00pm. PLEASE NOTE: If you will be late for our 6:00pm start time, it...

Hello All! I am excited to see some familiar faces tomorrow along with some new faces, too. I think we are going to have a great session - Welcome! Below, you will find a rough sketch of a rehearsal schedule.  This is meant to be just a guideline -- you can expect...

WELCOME Hi!  I want to welcome everyone back to band for our winter 2023 session -- and extend an especially warm welcome to our new-to-the-band musicians! As a reminder, please wear your name tag and use a puppy pad on the floor for those instruments that drip or...