Our Roswell New Horizons Band has four musical groups, ranging from large to small, each playing a different musical style. There is a Roswell New Horizons musical group to accommodate various venue sizes, from large to small. Organizations that plan regular monthly or quarterly events can present each of these Roswell New Horizons musical styles during the year so their audiences can enjoy a new and different experience each time. 

1. A Pops band that plays medleys of Broadway and jazz tunes, classical pieces and marches. More than 40 musicians play at performances. This is a big sound for large venues.

2. A Jazz band, which plays the big band swing music that the Glenn Miller, Dorsey, etc dance bands performed in the 30’s & 40’s. 16 musicians and a vocalist play at performances. 

3. The Dixie Kings, which plays classical New Orleans Dixieland music. Seven Kings play at performances.  

4. The Saxey Seniors, a group of eight, a quintet of saxophone players and a three-person rhythm section (keyboard, drum & bass). The Saxeys play the same big band swing music as our larger Jazz band described above. (Available after May 1, 2009)

The programs can run from 45 min to a couple hours, depending upon the band and the event. 

Our virtuosity is comparable to commercial bands. Most of our players played in college bands. Many majored or minored in music. Now that we’re seniors, we play for the fun of it, both for ourselves and your audience. Like Marilyn Monroe once said about herself, “All we want is to be wonderful”.

We are a non-profit organization, which was organized ten years ago. Our players receive no remuneration. In fact, each of our players pays monthly dues to cover the band’s regular expenses. However performances generate additional out of pocket expense, both for the preparation and the time at the venue (sheet music, musical director, etc) for which the band requests a contribution. The amount of the contribution varies from situation to situation, but is always a small percentage of the amount charged by comparable commercial bands.