On this page is information for members of the Rapid City New Horizons Band. Information on rehearsals, upcoming performances/events, and cancellations will be listed.
Cancellations or Last Minute Changes
- As a GENERAL RULE, if Rapid City Area Schools close or have a late start, we will cancel rehearsal.
Rehearsals
For the Fall and Spring semesters, rehearsals for Concert Band are held every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The Jazz Orchestra follows from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon. During the summer, the Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra meet only on Tuesdays at the same times as above. The groups rehearse at the Canyon Lake Activity Center located at 2900 Canyon Lake Drive in Rapid City. See the Contacts page for a map.
Performance/Rehearsal Details (show time, apparel, equipment, directions, etc.)
Dress for all performances unless otherwise stated is the following:
White long sleeve shirt, black trousers/skirt, black shoes/socks, and red NH vest
Always bring music and music stand (clips if outside) unless otherwise noted.
Last Updated April 27, 2026
- Tuesday, April 28, 9-11 am Rehearsal (no jazz orchestra) Turn in jazz folders
- Saxes bring treats
- Thursday, April 30, 9-11 am Rehearsal (no jazz orchestra)
- Horns bring treats
- Tuesday, May 19, 9-11 am Rehearsal for Memorial Day event (no jazz orchestra)
- Trumpets bring treats
- Thursday, May 21 , 9-11 am Rehearsal for Memorial Day event (no jazz orchestra)
- Jay and Carolyn bring treats
- Monday, May 25, 8:40-10:15 am Memorial Day event (concert band only)
- Black Hills War Monument (Memorial Park between The Monument and City Hall on 6th St)
- Set up at 8 am, sound check at 8:30 am, formal program from 9 to 9:50 am
- Bring music, stand, and wind mitigation clips. Standard concert dress with NHB vest.
- Tuesday, June 2, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Percussion bring treats
- Tuesday, June 9, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Low brass bring treats
- Tuesday, June 16, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Flutes bring treats
- Tuesday, June 23, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Clarinets bring treats
- Tuesday, June 30, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Saxes bring treats
- Tuesday, July 7, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Horns bring treats
- Tuesday, July 14, 9 am Concert at Edgewood (4001 Derby Ln)
- Concert band and jazz orchestra
- Percussion set up at 7:30 am, others set up at 8 am, sound check at 8:30 am
- Bring music, stand, and wind mitigation clips. Standard concert dress with NHB vest.
- Wednesday, July 15, 7 pm Concert at Memorial Park Bandshell (N 5th Street)
- Concert band only
- Set up starting at 5:30 pm, sound check at 6:30 pm
- Bring music, stand, and wind mitigation clips. Standard concert dress with NHB vest.
- Tuesday, July 21, 9-11 am Rehearsal (jazz orchestra until noon) Turn in folders
- Trumpets bring treats
- Tuesday, October 6, 9-11 am First rehearsal of fall season (jazz orchestra until noon)
- Percussion bring treats
- Saturday, November 7, 7:30-10:30 pm Dance at CLAC (Jazz Orchestra only)
- Set up starting at 6 pm, sound check at 7 pm
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