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. There will be NO REHEARSAL on Thursday, March 26 (rummage sale at CLAC).

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 February 19, 2026

Date/TimeWhereGroup(s)Details
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
9:00 am
Canyon Lake Activity Center
2900 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Concert Band and Jazz Orchestrafirst rehearsal of the spring season (trumpets/horns bring treats)
Saturday, March 7, 2026
CANCELLED
St. Martin Village
4825 Jericho Way
Rapid City, SD 57702
Jazz OrchestraCANCELLED
Tuesday, April 7, 2026
12:15-1:15 pm
Calvary Lutheran Church
5311 Sheridan Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Jazz Orchestra10:45 am, sound check 11:15 am, lunch 11:30
Thursday, April 9, 2026
9:00 am
Zion Lutheran School
4550 Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra7:30 am, sound check 8:30 am
Sunday, April 12, 2026
2:00 pm
Canyon Lake Activity Center
2900 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra with Joyful Gals and GuysSpring Concert, set up 12:00, sound check 1:30, jazz orchestra 1:45
Saturday, April 18, 2026
7:30-10:30 pm
Canyon Lake Activity Center
2900 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Jazz OrchestraDance (fundraiser for CLAC), set up 6:00, sound check 7:00 pm
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
9:00 am
St. Elizabeth Seton Elementary School
2101 City Springs Road
Rapid City, SD 57702
Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra7:30, sound check 8:30 am
Thursday, April 23, 2026
10:00 am
St. Paul’s Lutheran School
835 E Fairmont Blvd
Rapid City, SD 57701
Concert Band and Jazz Orchestra8:30, sound check 9:30 am
Monday, May 25, 2026
8:30-10:30 am
Memorial Park by The Monument
444 N Mt Rushmore Rd
Rapid City, SD 57701
Concert BandMemorial Day event, set up 7:00 am
Saturday, November 7, 2026
7:30-10:30 pm
Canyon Lake Activity Center
2900 Canyon Lake Dr
Rapid City, SD 57702
Jazz OrchestraDance (fundraiser for CLAC), set up 6:00, sound check 7:00 pm