Arts AssociationNewton County Community Band
The Newton County Community Band is composed of volunteer musicians of all ages who enjoy weekly rehearsals and present free community concerts throughout the year.
Volunteer musicians ranging from high school seniors to adults · Weekly rehearsals; free community concerts throughout the year · $35 suggested donation per year for each member; no fee to participate
From newtoncountyarts.org/nccb ↗About this program
Under the direction of Mr. Alan Fowler, the Newton County Community Band is composed of volunteer musicians ranging from high school seniors to adults. They enjoy weekly rehearsals and present free community concerts throughout the year. Dust off your old high school or college instrument and join in the fun!
There is no fee to participate in the Newton County Community Band, but a suggested donation of $35 per year for each member is requested to help offset music and licensing expenses.
The Newton County Community Band was born out of a dream of its conductor, William "Bill" Dobbs, then Mayor of Covington. Throughout the years, Mr. T.K. Adams continued to nurture the skills and spirits of countless teenagers as he directed them in the band program at what by that time had become Cousins Middle School.
Upon his retirement from the Newton County School System after thirty-six years of teaching, Adams decided it was time for his dream to come to fruition. He and Dr. Dobbs had continued to envision a band that would provide recreation for people of all ages and backgrounds who share the knowledge and love of instrumental music. In 1993, an organizational meeting for the purpose of forming a community band drew about thirty-eight players. Now in its 25th season, adults from a wide range of professions and ages compose this current group of 60 musicians. Mr. Adams retired from directing the Community Band in May of 2014 and passed the baton to Mr. Alan Fowler.
Details
- Who
- Volunteer musicians ranging from high school seniors to adults
- When
- Weekly rehearsals; free community concerts throughout the year
- Cost
- $35 suggested donation per year for each member; no fee to participate
Run by
Covington Regional BalletCovington Regional Ballet is committed to the production and presentation of high quality dance programming, with the specific goals of providing local dancers with pre-professional instruction and performance opportunities.
Oxford SingersOxford Little Singers $600 annually; Oxford Singing Children $750 annually; Oxford Youth Singers $750 annually. If participating in both Oxford Youth Singers and Oxford Acting Company, the tuition is $650 annually for OYS and $650 annually for OAC. All fees are included in the cost of tuition. Monthly and annual payment plans and sibling discounts are offered.The Oxford Singers are a group of auditioned choirs for grades Kindergarten through 12th. These choirs consist of students from 50 different schools and 8 surrounding counties.
Newton County Youth Strings30 minute Lessons: $125.20 per month; 45 minute Lessons: $173.22 per month; 60 minute Lessons: $221.22 per monthThe Newton County Youth Strings program specializes in the Suzuki method of teaching, which is based on the principle that all children possess the ability to play an instrument.