concept and Philosophy
We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams.” ― Arthur O’Shaughnessy
The New Horizons Tampa group subscribes to the national philosophy of the New Horizons International Music Association founded by Roy Ernst in 1991. Ernst believed that “anyone can learn to play music at a level that will bring a sense of accomplishment and the ability to perform in a group.”
Our New Horizons group is an important part of the cultural life of the community by giving formal concerts, performances in shopping malls, retirement and nursing homes, and summer concerts in parks.
Board of Directors
Jane Keys
President
Jane is a retired deputy with the Hillsborough County Sheriffs Office. She lives in the Carrollwood area with her life partner, Jodie. When not making music Jane enjoys playing golf and pickleball.
Phylis Barringer
Vice President
Phyllis is a retired Guidance Counselor Department Head at Leto High School. She lives in Odessa with her husband, Tom. Music is her passion but she also loves working out, reading, spending time with friends and family, volunteering with her women’s group and doting on her two precious kitties!!
Cindy Stavropoulos
Secretary
Nancy DellaCroce
Member at Large
Carlos Montero
Treasurer
New Horizons Tampa Conductor-Bryan Alspach
Bryan is a recently retired Music Teacher for Hillsborough County Schools. He taught both middle and high school band, piano, orchestra, and guitar. Currently he plays and co directs the New Horizons Band of GulfPort Plays with the Kicken Brass Quintet and Tampa Bay Symphonic Winds. He currently lives in South Tampa and enjoys traveling to North Carolina to visit family.