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
New Horizons Tampa Conductor-Bryan Alspac
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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.