New Horizons Orchestra, Bloomington, IN

09/07/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY! Our first rehearsal for fall session!

6-8pm
Faith Lutheran Church

Let's play some beautiful music together :)

09/03/2026

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Rehearsals for the Bloomington group’s fall session start Sept. 7 and run for 14 weeks.

09/02/2026

Get away for a weekend of music, relaxation, and community in beautiful Brown County!

Designed for adult musicians ages 21 and older, the New Horizons Strings Retreat welcomes violin, viola, cello, and upright bass players for a weekend of string orchestra, chamber music, masterclasses, and workshops.

When you’re not making music, enjoy hiking, evenings around the bonfire, and time to relax and connect with fellow musicians at Waycross Conference Center and Camp.

Click on the link below to register...deadline is October 2nd!!
https://jacobsacademy.indiana.edu/descriptions/new-horizons-strings-retreat.html

Questions?? Email me at [email protected]

Can't wait to make music with you all!

Best,
Audrey Williams
Director of New Horizons | Bloomington, IN

08/31/2026

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Join ISO Principal Pops Conductor Jack Everly, the ISO, and host Curtis Bannister for the 40th anniversary of AES Indiana Yuletide Celebration!

08/26/2026

🎻 Fall New Horizons is almost here! 🍂

Just a reminder that registration for our Fall session closes August 31st — that deadline is coming up FAST!

Rehearsals begin Monday, September 7th
6:00–8:00 PM
Faith Lutheran Church

And remember: the sooner you register, the sooner I can get the music in your hands! I know some of you are eager to start :)

Don’t wait — get registered by August 31st!

Registration link below!

Information about the New Horizons adult orchestra program at the IU Jacobs School of Music.

08/13/2026

Current New Horizons Members — Fall Registration Reminder!

Just a reminder to get registered for our Fall New Horizons session!

🍂 Registration deadline is coming up (August 31st) but there’s a good reason not to wait until the last minute: the sooner you register, the sooner you’ll get access to the Fall music! 🎶

That means more time to look through your parts, listen to the pieces, and get a little head start before we meet on Labor Day.

If you’re planning to join us this Fall, go ahead and get that registration taken care of! I’m excited to get everyone back together.

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07/24/2026

🍂 Our Annual Retreat Is Back... with a Fall Twist! 🎻

For the past three years, New Horizons in Bloomington, Indiana has hosted an annual summer retreat at beautiful Waycross Conference Center, Brown County . This year, we're changing things up! Instead of gathering during the busy summer months, we're heading to Waycross Halloween weekend in October.

We wanted to avoid the hustle and bustle of the beginning of the semester and create the perfect opportunity to step away from everyday life before the holiday season begins.

Leave the emails, yard work, laundry, and endless to-do lists behind. Take a break from work, the kids, and all those adult responsibilities that never seem to end.

Spend the weekend making music with friends, watching the leaves change across beautiful Brown County, enjoying delicious meals, and relaxing around a crackling bonfire in the crisp fall air. It's a chance to recharge, reconnect, and do what we love most—make music together.

Information and registration here: https://share.google/HcU8M5gFZIk90dZTJ

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

07/21/2026

🍂 Fall Registration is Now Open! 🎻🎶

We're excited to announce that registration for the New Horizons Bloomington Fall Session is officially open!

Whether you're returning for another season or have been thinking about joining us for the first time, we'd love to have you. New Horizons is a welcoming community where adults of all experience levels can learn, play, and make music together.

✨ This fall includes two concert opportunities, including our annual holiday sing-along at Bell Trace (optional—but the more, the merrier!).

Come make music, meet new friends, and be part of another wonderful season with us!

Register here: https://share.google/dRTEYqkl8gxW9BNf5

Questions? Feel free to send me a message. We can't wait to see everyone this fall!

[email protected]

Information about the New Horizons adult orchestra program at the IU Jacobs School of Music.

05/27/2026

🎻 Please join us in welcoming Mark Jalkut to New Horizons as our new Violin and Viola Faculty and Assistant Director! 🎶
..and of course a shout out to his sweet dogs 🐕 ❤️

Originally from Connecticut, Mark is pursuing degrees in Music Education and Viola Performance at the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music, where he studies viola under Stephen Wyrczynski. He has also studied violin and viola pedagogy with Mimi Zweig and has taught private lessons through the Jacobs String Academy.

As both a performer and educator, Mark is passionate about fostering creativity, confidence, and a lifelong appreciation for music in musicians of all ages — values that fit beautifully with what New Horizons is all about.

Outside of music, Mark is a huge club soccer fan, enjoys trying new recipes in the kitchen, loves spending time with his two dogs, and enjoys making music with friends.

We’re excited to have Mark joining our team and can’t wait for our members to learn and grow with him this Fall. Welcome to New Horizons, Mark! 🎻✨

05/16/2026

Today we want to take a moment to thank Safe Jassani for everything he has brought to New Horizons as our violin/viola faculty.

Safe has shared so much talent, patience, encouragement, and musicianship with our community, and we have been incredibly lucky to have him as part of the New Horizons family. Our players have learned so much from him, and his impact on the program has truly been felt.

As he heads off to complete his student teaching and finish his degree requirements at the Jacobs School of Music, we are all wishing him the very best of luck in this next chapter. We know he is going to do amazing things, and we can’t wait to see where his talents take him next!

Thank you, Safe, for everything you’ve given to New Horizons. We are so grateful for you and excited for all that’s ahead. 💙 🎻