The New Horizons Band of Montrose

This program provides an entry point to music making for 50+ adults with NO prior music experience, as well as those who were once active in a school music program. Participants must provide their own instrument and supplies. Assistance will be provided to help find an appropriate quality instrument. Questions? Email nhbandmontrose@gmail.com

• Date for Informational Meeting: Wednesday, -August 28,  9:30 am at the MRD Field House located at 25 Colorado Ave
• Date for Rehearsals: Wednesdays, September 4 - November 20 
  • Time: 9:30 am - 10:30 am Intermediate Band
  • Time: 10:45 am - 11:45 am Beginning Band
• Fee: $40 (12 rehearsals) plus $10 music fee paid to instructor for music
• Register online or through MRD customer service desk by calling: 970-249-7705
• Location: MRD Field House located at 25 Colorado Ave, Montrose
  REGISTRATION CODE: 50+MUSIC
• Instructor: Kim Lundgren, music educator with 40 years experience

Modern Square Dance

Learn to Square Dance! Experience friendship set to music. Move your body and sharpen your memory. Sample a uniquely American dance hobby that can change you and your social life. You’ll be Square Dancing before you can say ‘do si do.’

* No experience necessary.

* No partner required.

* No special outfit needed.

• Day: Monday
• Dates: August 12-December 2 (no class September 2, November 11)
• Time: 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
• Fee: $50 for 15 weeks
• Location: Senior Center
• Instructor: Mike Lee
• Register with MRD customer service: 970-249-7707
• Registration Code: 50+DANCE

Open Line Dancing

 Learn how to perform line dance steps and receive dance description with counts and formation. 

• Days: Mondays
• Time: Beginners 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
• Time: Improvers 4:30 pm-4:45 pm
• Fee: $2 donation to Instructor
• Location: Senior Center

Jam Session

Join us if you play an instrument and/or sing! This is a casual group that you can attend as your time permits. Each person gets a turn to pick and lead a song while others play along. This is a free get together that takes place at the Montrose Senior Center. Spectators who enjoy listening to music are welcome to attend.

• Date: Every Monday
• Time: 3:45 pm - 5:45 pm
• Fee: FREE
• Location: Montrose Senior Center Craft Room (1800 Pavilion Drive)

 Saturday Night Dances

Come have a good time dancing and listening to music from our live bands. All ages welcome!

• Time: 7:30 - 10:30 pm
• Location: Senior Center Ballroom
• Fee: $10 (no registration for this event - pay at the door)
• Dates/Band:
  • August 19 - Ghost River
  • August 24 - New Vision
  • September 14 - Lug Nuts
  • September 28- New Vision
  • October 12-  - New Vision
  • October 26 - Ghost River
  • November 9 - Lug Nuts
  • November 23 - New Vision