Our Rehearsals
- We'll play through 8 - 12 charts at rehearsal, stopping as needed to smooth out the rough patches.
- Most players use a tablet and software (like Forescore) to organize their music
- Between rehearsals, players practice their individual parts
- Attitude matters more than musical apptitude
Our Performances
We love seeing our audience sway, smile and dance at farmer's markets, senior living centers, private homes, and churches all around the greater Portland area.
We charge a nominal fee (typically $200) for a one hour performance during the week.
We bring everything needed for your group - chairs, sound system and a selection of tunes.
About New Horizons
New Horizons Big Band of Portland is a chapter of the New Horizons International Music Association (NHIMA) an international non-profit organization committed to New Horizons' philosophy of music-making and undertakes initiatives designed to support the development and growth of New Horizons music organizations.