NORTHERN COLORADO NHB

HAPPY SUMMER!

We hope you're enjoying a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer!

In just over two months, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, our musicians will gather for the first rehearsal of the 2026–2027 season. We're excited to make music together again and look forward to sharing another wonderful season with our community.

Please mark your calendars for our Concert Band Season Opener on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of outstanding music.

Before then, enjoy an afternoon of classic big band favorites when the New Horizons Swing Band performs on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins. Come tap your toes and relive the unforgettable sounds of the Big Band era!

We look forward to celebrating our 30th season with you at both concerts!

UPCOMING EVENTS

2026 - 2027

NHB Swing Band performs on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 3 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins
NHB Concert Band Season Opener on Saturday, October 17, 2026, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins
NHB Swing Band performs on Friday, November 13, 2026, 4 p.m. at MacKenzie Place, 4750 Pleasant Oak Drive, Fort Collins
NHB Concert Band Christmas Concert on Saturday, December 5, 2026, 3 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins

THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATRONAGE!

Thank you to everyone who attended the Northern Colorado New Horizons Band season finale last Saturday afternoon. We truly appreciate your support throughout the season.

We would also like to extend a special thank-you to Bob Latchaw for leading us in two of his original pieces. He is a pleasure to work with, and we are grateful for his talent and leadership.

Aside from our Ensemble performances, regular rehearsals will resume after Labor Day on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. We wish you all a wonderful summer and safe travels to those enjoying vacation time.

HAPPY SUMMER!

We hope you're enjoying a safe, relaxing, and fun-filled summer!

In just over two months, on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, our musicians will gather for the first rehearsal of the 2026–2027 season. We're excited to make music together again and look forward to sharing another wonderful season with our community.

Please mark your calendars for our Concert Band Season Opener on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover Street, Fort Collins. We hope you'll join us for an afternoon of outstanding music.

Before then, enjoy an afternoon of classic big band favorites when the New Horizons Swing Band performs on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins. Come tap your toes and relive the unforgettable sounds of the Big Band era!

We look forward to seeing you at both concerts!

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 late April with rehearsals on Tuesday and Thursday mornings at the First United Methodist Church, 533 N. Grant Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537. 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.