Ages 50+

Class offered in-person and online
Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00pm

The New Horizons Orchestra is for musicians over the age of 50 who want to learn to play a string instrument. Former musicians are welcome, but no previous musical experience is required! In this section for Advanced students, there will be a hybrid version of the class from CCAC. Students will be split into two groups rotating who would rehearse in person. At the same time, there will be a Zoom link provided so that anyone who is registered can participate from the comfort of their own home.

• Session: 15 weeks (February 3 – May 12, 2021)
• Cost: $150 per session plus $30 registration fee
• Health & Safety Measures: All CCAC Staff, Teachers, and Participants must follow CCAC’s Covid-19 Preparedness Measures and Requirements for Participation when attending class in-person.
• How to Register: Please visit the CCM Preparatory Department website to register!

To attend virtual class:

Follow the registration instructions above. Link to attend classes will be emailed to you directly. Virtual classes are hosted using Zoom, and can be attended from a computer, iPad, or smartphone; you will need to download the Zoom Mobile App. We recommend testing Zoom on your device prior to the start of class by clicking here.

About the Instructor: BettyAnne Gottlieb
Director of CCM Preparatory’s New Horizons program, BettyAnne Gottlieb is assistant professor in Music Education at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, where she teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Music Education. She has more than 15 years of experience teaching in public schools and university-affiliated music programs. Dr. Gottlieb has presented clinics and research presentations at state, national and international conferences.

About New Horizons: The first New Horizons program was a band started by professor Roy Ernst at the Eastman School of Music in 1991 and supported by grants from the International Music Products Association and the National Association of Band Instrument Manufacturers. Word spread through articles in publications such as The New York Times and a feature spot on the Today Show. Since then, the program has grown to include bands, orchestras and other ensembles. Today there are more than 100 New Horizons Music programs in the United States and Canada with many more in the planning phase. For more information on the national organization, go online to www.newhorizonsmusic.org. Call CCM Preparatory at 513-556-2595 for further questions.