New Horizons Band Christmas Concert

On Sunday, December 10, music will fill the air when New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City presents its concert under the direction of Benjamin Mauritz at 2:00 PM at the Betty Strong Encounter Center. For this Christmas Concert, the Band will play a variety of Christmas musical styles including Carols, Classical, Pop, Jazz, and Novelty pieces. Admission is free; a reception will follow.

The New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City began more than 10 years ago with six members. New Horizon’s Band currently consists of about 28 members from the Siouxland area. It is one of more than 200 U.S. programs in the New Horizon’s International Music Association, which originated in 1991 at the Eastman School of Music, Rochester, NY. The Association’s sole purpose is to provide musical opportunities for adults. New Horizon’s Band of Sioux City includes musicians with limited experience as well as those who participated in high school or college bands.