Banding Together: New Horizons in Lifelong Music Making

Author: Coffman D.D.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 1087-3732

Source: Journal of Aging and Identity, Vol.7, Iss.2, 2002-06, pp. : 133-143

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Abstract

New Horizons Bands are wind and percussion bands designed for both novice and former musicians over the age of 50. This article describes the Iowa City, Iowa, program from the director's observations and from excerpted comments by participants. Not only does the band program fulfill musical aspirations, but it also provides meaningful interpersonal relationships for the adult learners and their families, the college-aged instructors, and the director.</p>