The New Horizons Band of Montrose

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

• Register online - Montrose Recreation District website – montroserec.com
• Informational and Planning Meeting – Wednesday, August 26, 9:30 am – 25 Colorado Avenue.
• Days: Wednesdays
• Dates: Sept. 2 – Nov 18
• Time: 9:30 am – 10:45 am, Full Band Rehearsal

          8:45 am – 9:15 am, Beginners, Extra Help or Sectionals

• Location: MRD Field House - 25 Colorado Avenue, Montrose 81401
• Fee: $40 registration + $15 paid to instructor for music and other band expenses
• Registration Code: 50+Music - 01

Instructor: Kim Lundgren, music educator with 45 years of 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: Mondays
• Dates: Aug 3 - Nov 30
• Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 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-02

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 - 5:45 pm

 

• Days: Tuesdays
• Intermediate: 10:30 am - 11:30 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 are welcome!

• Time: 7:00- 10:00 pm
• Location: Senior Center Ballroom
• Fee: $10  - Pay at the Door – Registration is not required. (Fee is $12 beginning January 13.)

Dates/Band:

•               Jul 11 - Lugnuts
•               Jul 25 - New Vision
•              Aug 8 – Ghost River
•              Aug 22 – Opal Moon
•              Sept 12 – New Vision
•             Sept26 – Desert Flyer Band
•             October 10 – Ghost River Band
•             October 24– The Lug Nuts
•              November 14 – New Vision
•              November 28 – Desert Flyer Band