By Ron Goldenberg

Remember band class?

You might still hear the echoes—squeaky clarinet notes, blaring trumpet fanfares, that one kid who always played a little too loud. Maybe you played in your high school concert band, loved it, and then… life happened. Work, family, other responsibilities. The instrument went into the closet, and years—or decades—slipped by. But here’s the good news: it’s never too late to start again.

Welcome to the West Island New Horizons Band (WINHB)

We’re not a professional band. We’re not an intimidating audition-only group. We are a welcoming, fun-loving community of adults who just want to make music together—no matter how long it’s been since we last played.

Some of our members hadn’t picked up their instruments in 30 or 40 years. Others never stopped. And a few are learning something completely new! Wherever you are on your musical journey, there’s a place for you here.

What to Expect

No pressure. We rehearse once a week, and everyone learns at their own pace.
A supportive environment. Mistakes are part of the fun. We’ve all been there! Our motto is: Your best is good enough.
Laughter, friendship, and growth. Band is as much about community as it is about music.
No auditions, ever. If you have an instrument (or can get one), you’re in.

Still not sure?

You can drop in and observe a rehearsal before joining. Talk to our members, meet our conductor, and feel the vibe. Spoiler: it’s friendly, low-stress, and often includes cake or cookies.

Dust Off the Case—You Belong Here

So open that closet. Pull out the flute, the sax, the trumpet—whatever your old musical friend may be. Bring it back to life. Come play with us.

We do have a small inventory of instruments to lend to you as a transition to acquiring your own. The inventory includes: trumpets, flutes, saxophones, clarinets, tuba and trombones.

The West Island New Horizons Band is waiting for you.

Let’s make music again. Together.