The New Horizons Band of Montrose

This program provides an entry point to music making for 50+ adults with NO prior music experience, as well as those who were once active in a school music program. Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. Assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate quality instrument. Questions? Email nhbandmontrose@gmail.com

• Date for Informational Meeting: Wednesday, January 15, 2025,  9:30 am at the MRD Field House located at 25 Colorado Ave
• Date for Rehearsals: January 22 - April 9, 2025 
  • Time: 9:30 - 10:45 am
• Fee: $40 (12 rehearsals) plus $10 music fee paid to instructor for music
• Register online or through MRD customer service desk by calling: 970-249-7705
• Location: MRD Field House located at 25 Colorado Ave, Montrose
• Registration Code: 50+MUSIC
• Instructor: Kim Lundgren, music educator with 40 years experience

Modern Square Dance

Learn to Square Dance! Experience friendship set to music. Move your body and sharpen your memory. Sample a uniquely American dance hobby that can change you and your social life. You’ll be Square Dancing before you can say ‘do si do.’ 

* No experience necessary.

* No partner required.

* No special outfit needed.

• Day: Monday
• Dates: January 6 - April 28 (no class January 20, February 17)
• Time: 11:00 am – 12:45 pm
• Fee: $50 for 15 weeks
• Location: Senior Center at the Pavilion
• Instructor: Mike Lee
• Register with MRD customer service: 970-249-7705
• Registration Code: 50+DANCE

Open Line Dancing

 Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance descriptions with counts and formation. 

• Days: Mondays
• Introduction to Line Dancing: 2:15 pm - 3:15 pm
• Beginners: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Beginners +: 4:40 pm - 5:40 pm
• Fee: $2 donation to Instructor
• Location: Senior Center

Jam Session

Join us if you play an instrument and/or sing! This is a casual group that you can attend as your time permits. Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song while others play along. This is a free get-together that takes place at the Montrose Senior Center. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are welcome to attend.

• Date: Every Monday
• Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
• Fee: FREE
• Location: Montrose Senior Center Craft Room (1800 Pavilion Drive)

 Saturday Night Dances

Come and have a good time dancing and listening to music from our live bands. All ages welcome!

• Time: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
• Location: Senior Center Ballroom
• Fee: $10 (no registration for this event - pay at the door). Fee Increases to $12 beginning January 18
• Dates/Band:
  • November 23, 2024 - New Vision
  • December 14, 2024- New Vision
  • December 31, 2024 - Ghost River
  •  January 18, 2025- TBA
  • February 8, 2025 - TBA
  • February 22, 2025 - TBA
  • March 8, 2025 - TBA
  • March 22, 2025 - TBA