New Horizons Bands of Northern New York

The New Horizons Band of Northern New York and my clarinet playing began together. From the fall of 2009 to the fall of 2014 I improved my clarient playing while the band grew from fumbling through Hot Cross Buns to giving concerts around the North Country. It was a wonderful experience that opened opportunities for music making and socializing that I would not have had any other way. Then, in September 2014, we moved to Massachusetts. It has been a good move EXCEPT that I terribly miss being part of NHBNNY. It was an experience and relationship that I will never be able to replicate. Thank you, NHBNNY.

Married to Steve, raised four boys, never worked long enough to retire from any job, enjoying music now by playing handbells, saxophone, clarinet and percussion.

 I started out in 4th grade playing flute...the only choice I had since I was told no Reed Insturments, and I had braces so brass was out, continued playing for the past 50+ years by myself. Joined NHB to get back to playing with others. Decided on taking trombone as well as flute to give myself a challenge. I really enjoy playing both, and plan to continue playing both.

I was a school bus driver, left that position when we moved here in 1999, returned to college (SUNY Canton) graduated with a Business Degree, now I sit home and play with Teddy Bears (my business is 'EmBears) I also teach classes for the American Red Cross. My husband & I travel during the summer on our motorcycles...the only way to travel.

I played cornet in high school and up until I was 32. I auditioned to attend Crane on JFK's inaugural day, but then decided on a different life choice. I have been retired since 2006 after being the county mental health director for 17 years.  I also play the piano and guitar. I play lots of golf in the summer and live with my two pugs, Bella and Buster.

I started playing coronet in 4th grade, switched to baritone horn in high school, and continued to play in college. I am glad to be playing again after so many years – thank you New Horizons Band! I am an avid reader. I enjoy occasional rides on my motorcycle, and working at my new hobby of bookbinding. My husband Rick and I live in Massena.