Enroll in the Museum’s Adult Music ProgramsWhen is the best time to learn to play an instrument? How about NOW!
It’s not too late to join the New Horizons Band or North Coast Strings. Our two adult music ensembles are welcoming beginners and beyond.
Enjoy making music in a fun, friendly setting!

New Horizons Band

Fall Session Enrollment

Learn a concert band instrument (or dust off your old instrument) and practice and perform with other amateur musicians.

The Museum’s New Horizons Beginning Band and Concert Band are open for enrollment.

No experience is required for Beginning Band. Don’t have an instrument? Don’t worry! Come to the first rehearsal to learn where you can rent or buy one and much more!

The Concert Band is open to all adults who have at least one year of experience playing a concert band instrument. 

The ensembles rehearse at the Museum on Wednesday evenings. Enrollment is $100. The first rehearsal takes place on Wednesday, September 13 at 4:45 PM. LEARN MORE

North Coast Strings

Fall Session Enrollment

The North Coast Strings program is designed as an entry point for adults (21+) who want to learn or hone their skills on violin, viola, cello, and upright bass.

Their fall session will offer three levels. No experience is necessary for the Beginner group. The Intermediate group requires at least one year of experience and an ability to read music at a basic level. The Advanced group requires several years of experience, proficiency in reading music, and playing in positions. 

North Coast String ensembles practice at the Museum on Tuesday evenings. Learn more at an informational meeting on Saturday, September 16 at 1:00 pm. LEARN MORE

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