NORTHERN COLORADO NHB

For Members - Starting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, all future rehearsals WILL BE HELD at the First United Methodist Church, 533 Grant Avenue in Loveland. (Click on church address for Google map.). On March 26th only, all Ensemble times will be 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. Concert Band rehearsal will begin at 10 a.m. and go until 11:30 a.m.

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

NHB Woodwind Ensemble Performs at the Windsor Columbine Commons, 1475 Main Street in Windsor, CO on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 2p.m.
NHB Concert Band Performs on Friday, March 27, 2026, 2:45 p.m. at Werner Elementary School, 5400 Mail Creek Lane, Fort Collins
NHB Woodwind Ensemble Performs on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 3 p.m. at Big Thompson Manor II, 230 N. Monroe Avenue, Loveland
NHB Brass Choir & NHB Clarinet choir "Licorice Shticks" Performs on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, 3 p.m. at the Village Cooperative of Fort Collins, 3580 Stanford Rd, Fort Collins (new)
NHB Concert Band Performs a Spring Concert on Saturday, April 18, 2026, 3 p.m., at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins
NHB Ensemble Concert, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 10 a.m. at Good Shepherd Church, 3429 N. Monroe Avenue, Loveland
NHB Clarinet choir "Licorice Shticks" Performs on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 2:30 p.m. at Columbine Commons Rehab/Skilled Nursing, 1475 Main St, Windsor (new)
NHB Brass Choir Performs on Friday, May 1, 2026, 4 p.m. at MacKenzie Place, 4750 Pleasant Oak Drive, Fort Collins

Celebrate the spirit of lifelong music-making at the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band season finale Spring concert! Join us on Saturday, April 18, at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of inspiring performances directed by Glenn Shull. This special event features Guest Director Bob Latchaw, who will lead the band through two of his original compositions, "Challenger" and "Lifetime Legacy." The concert will be held at the First United Methodist Church (1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins) and is free to the public, though donations are gratefully appreciated to help keep the music playing.

Get ready to tap your toes and celebrate the season as the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band presents its free 3rd Annual "Swing Into Spring" Jazz Concert! Join us on Friday, March 20, 2026, at 7 p.m. at the King of Glory Church (2929 Wilson Avenue, Loveland) for an unforgettable evening of rhythmic energy and brassy charm. This year’s showcase highlights the incredible range of our musicians, featuring soulful performances by the NHB Brass Choir, the lively sounds of the Greyrock Jazz Band, and the high-energy set of the NHB Swing Band. Whether you're a lifelong jazz aficionado or just looking for a vibrant night out in the community, this concert is the perfect way to welcome the arrival of spring with great music and even better company.

THANK YOU!

Many thanks to our amazing audience for this past Saturday's Northern Colorado New Horizons Band's Winter Concert! It was wonderful seeing so many of you and we really appreciated your generosity!

We have two upcoming performances to mark on your calendars. The first is our 3rd annual "Swing Into Spring" Jazz Concert on Friday, March 20th, 7 p.m. at the King of Glory Lutheran Church, Hunters Run, 2919 Wilson Avenue, Loveland. This concert will feature The Greyrock Jazz Band, the New Horizons Brass Choir, and the New Horizons Swing Band.

Our second upcoming performance is our season finale Spring Concert performed by the Northern Colorado New Horizons Concert Band. This will be on Saturday, April 18th, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins.

Both of these concerts are free. Hope to see you there!

Thank you to all who came out to watch the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band's Christmas concert this past Saturday! You were a wonderful audience and we always appreciate your support!

The band will shortly recess for the holidays and our rehearsals will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026. Please mark your calendars for our Winter Concert which will be on Saturday, Feb 21, 2026, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street in Fort Collins.

We wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

THANK YOU!

What a great crowd at the opening of our music season this past Saturday, Oct 25, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Collins! Thank you so much for your support through your attendance and generous donations. We hope you will join us again on Dec 13, 2005, 3 p.m. also at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St. in Fort Collins for our Christmas Concert.

The Swing Band really enjoyed playing for friends and residents of the Bethesda Gardens retirement community on October 24, 2025!

Here are a few photos below from the annual "Welcome Back" picnic for the Band hosted by Glenn & Barbara Shull. Good food, good friends, and good times! For more photos, click on the "Photos" tab.

We're back! Rehearsals for the 2025 - 2026 season are now underway. It's great to see our band members again after the summer break and especially to welcome several new members!

Mark your calendars for the Concert Band's Fall Concert on Saturday, October 25th, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St. in Fort Collins. More details to come.

New Horizons International Music Association is an international nonprofit music organization providing seniors and anyone over age 50 an opportunity to play in a band. Our local Northern Colorado group welcomes beginners (qualified instructors are available), and experienced musicians, past and present. Many members played an instrument in school, but had set it aside for many years. Others use the opportunity to try a new instrument. Our musical groups include: Concert Band (Blue), Intermediate (Red) Band, Swing Band, Woodwind Ensemble, Flute Choir, Clarinet Choir, a Saxophone Quartet, and a Brass Ensemble.

We meet from September through early May with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at Good Shepherd Church, 3429 N. Monroe Avenue, Loveland, CO 80538. Email: NorthernColorado.NHB@gmail.com for details to join the band.

If you are a current/former musician, or have always wanted to be a musician in a concert band, email us at NorthernColorado.NHB@gmail.org for more details on how to join.

Our band has once again been awarded a generous grant from the City of Fort Collins FOCO Creates to support our 2025-2026 season. We want to thank the City Cultural Review Board for continued support of our unique community programs. Their efforts help make Fort Collins a special place.

The New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA) is celebrating 33 years of music making. The city of Fort Collins supports many cultural activities including our group through the FOCO Creates grant program.