named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Musical Events and Workshops
Organizes in-person and virtual music events and educational workshops aimed at bringing together diverse participants to make music
Newsletter and Agenda Publication
Produces and distributes newsletters and event agendas to support its music education and community engagement activities
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Music Education and Training Programs 3 activities
- Music camp organization and international music tripsPlans and organizes music camps for adult musicians, such as the Lawrenceburg, IN Music Camp in 2026, and conducts international music trips like the American Music Abroad program.
- Music-making programs for adult beginners and returning musiciansProvides music education and ensemble opportunities for adults of all ages, including those with no prior experience or who have been inactive musicians, through bands, orchestras, choruses, and smaller ensembles. Offers instruction to adults beginning as late as age 89.
- Virtual music classes and seminars for adult musiciansHosts virtual classes and seminars on topics including music and hearing aids, digital music readers (forScore), recorder instruction, percussion, music theory, notation, and rehearsal preparation for novice musicians. Includes free offerings and multi-part course series.
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Classical and Chamber Music Performances 2 activities
- Annual band camp and public concert in Dexter, MaineOrganizes and hosts an annual music camp and free public concert in Dexter, Maine, bringing together adult instrumental musicians for rehearsal and performance.
- Community music performancesOrganizes and presents public music performances in a variety of settings including formal venues, parks, shopping malls, and retirement or nursing homes, featuring ensembles formed through the New Horizons network.
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Community Safety and Conduct Enforcement 1 activity
- Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in music programmingPromotes diversity, inclusion, and equity at all in-person and virtual events and enforces a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, or violence.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 1 activity
- Facilitation of communication among New Horizons groupsSupports networking and communication among New Horizons music groups, conductors, and individual members to strengthen the national and international community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Newsletter and information disseminationProduces a semi-annual newsletter, maintains a comprehensive website, and shares information about music camps, virtual events, and updates on New Horizons groups in the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Podcast production featuring New Horizons musiciansProduces a biweekly podcast titled "Music Forever" featuring interviews and stories from members and conductors of New Horizons music groups.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Support for a network of New Horizons music programsMaintains and supports a network of member music groups across North America founded on New Horizons Music principles, governed by a Board of Directors drawn from various programs.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Capacity-building support for new music groupsProvides planning guides, promotional materials, best practices resources, and free consultation to individuals starting new New Horizons music groups, including sample news releases, brochures, and networking tools.
- Funding research on performing arts aerosol safetyFunds and supports the International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study, which produced updated safety guidelines for music-related activities during the pandemic.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$154K
Contributions & grants$31K20%
Program service revenue$122K79%
Investment income$1K1%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$160K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
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balance sheet
Total assets$69K
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Net assets$69K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +5.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- DONNA MORSE — BOARD MEMBER
- JON HAWES — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE KLING — BOARD MEMBER
- MARY KITCHEN — BOARD MEMBER
- RUSS ROSEN — BOARD MEMBER
- STEVE GARONE — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 70
Who they work with
- BYU New Horizons Orchestra Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Cascade New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Government — Collaborated with NHIMA and other organizations on a study of COVID-19 prevention strategies in music education.
- College Band Directors National Association Partner — Part of the International Aerosol Study Coalition with NHIMA to study COVID-19 prevention in performing arts.
- Congaree NHB Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Corvallis New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Denton New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Desert Foothills New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Don Wright Faculty of Music Partner — Collaborates with the Don Wright Faculty of Music at Western University in London, Ontario, where Shelley Hazen participates in the New Horizons Band.
- Don Wright NHB Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Eastman Rochester New Horizons Symphonic Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Eastman School of Music Partner — Hosted the first New Horizons program in Rochester, New York.
- Falls Church, Virginia Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Godfrey NHB Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Google Partner — Hosts a document with interviewee listings via Google Docs.
- Helena New Horizons Concert Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Iowa City New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Madison New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Montreal NHB Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Montreal New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- NABIM (International Band and Orchestral Products Association) Partner — Provided ongoing support for New Horizons music-making since its inception.
- NAMM (International Music Products Association) Partner — Provided ongoing support for New Horizons music-making since its inception.
- NHB Summit & Stark Counties Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- NHB of Toronto Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- NHB of Western New York Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- Naples New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- National Federation of State High School Associations Partner — Collaborated with NHIMA in the International Coalition Performing Arts Aerosol Study on COVID-19 mitigation in music programs.
- New Horizon Williamette Valley Orchestra Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- New Horizons Band Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
- New Horizons Band of Austin Partner — Represented on the NHIMA Board of Directors
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Driven Music Ecosystemmethodology: community-driven_governanceBy supporting the formation of adult music ensembles through community-led planning and decentralized governance, we grow sustainable music-making opportunities, because local ownership increases relevance, participation, and long-term viability of programs.
- Inclusive and Supportive Learning Environmentmethodology: inclusive_and_equitable_participationBy using a non-competitive, emotionally supportive instructional model that values personal effort and diverse musical expression, we increase engagement and retention among adult learners, because this fosters psychological safety and reduces barriers related to self-doubt or past exclusion.
- Lifelong Music Participation for Adultsmethodology: lifelong_music_participationBy providing accessible, non-intimidating music education and ensemble opportunities for adults of all skill levels — including beginners and those re-entering after long breaks — we foster lifelong engagement in music, because this approach supports personal fulfillment, emotional well-being, and sustained motivation to participate.