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Mary G. Phillips, 97, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on December 22, 2005.
Mary was born September 21, 1908 in Scotland. She is survived by her son Ronald; 2 grandchildren Steven Phillips, wife Carol and Derek Phillips, wife Shirley; 4 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A service will take place Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at 11AM Hansen Chapel, 8314 N. 7th Street, Phoenix, AZ with burial at Valley of the Sun. Donations in her name can be made to Crosswinds Presbyterian Church, 1330 E Union Hills Dr. Phoenix, 85024. Arrangements by Hansen Mortuary.
Founded in 1995, the Desert Foothills New Horizons Band (DFNHB) is a non-profit organization which encompasses players at all levels of musical ability. Some are complete beginners; others have not played an instrument since high school; still others have played all their lives. No auditions are required to join, and members come from all corners of the Valley, although they must be at least 50 years of age.
This opportunity offers an exciting challenge for seniors to expand their musical knowledge and skills under the direction of our two conductors. Ron Phillips is a retired music educator and was chairman of the Music Department of Grand Canyon University. Bill Wells is a retired music educator in the Arizona Public schools. Both have won numerous awards for excellence in music education.
The Cave Creek Unified School District offers support by providing rehearsal space on Tuesdays and Thursdays. This allows us to improve and develop our musicianship, and in doing so to make new friends and to enjoy ourselves. We give concerts in the community several times a year with a repertoire that includes marches, swing, show tunes, classical, jazz and more.
From time to time small ensembles get together to perform as and when a specific need arises. We even have our own solo and ensemble festival for those brave enough to share their talent. For the more adventurous, there are workshops and camps where musicians get the chance to travel to picturesque parts of the country, to meet other New Horizons members and to expand their musical experiences
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The school is situated just North of the Fine Arts Center. It will be best to park in the North Parking lot (see Site map), although there is also the shared parking lot with the Fine Arts Center. If you use this, please do not park in a numbered space.
From Carefree Highway turn South on 60th Street .
The North Parking Lot is the turn just beyond the Los Alisos housing sub-division and before you reach the school.
Rehearsals will be on these Tuesdays and Thursdays in the school cafateria..
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November 1 3 8 10 15 17 29
(No rehearsal the 22nd and 24th due to Thanksgiving week)
December 1 6 8 13 15
(No rehearsal the 20th, 22nd, 27th and 29th due to Holiday Break)
January 3 5 10 12 17 19
(Spring semester begins the 24th)
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Monday, December 5, 2005 Best Care 12 noon(?)
Saturday, December 10, 2005 The Manors 1 to 2 PM
Friday, January 20, 2006 Winter concert 7:30 PM
To be determined: Walk for Hunger
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The band is open to musicians who have reached the age of 50. Tuition is $100 a semester. Visitors who play with the band for a short period are requested to make a prorated donation (about $4 per session). These fees help to pay for the cost of sheet music, directors fees, supplies and liability insurance.
Visitors are welcome to come and listen to a rehearsal if they are considering joining the Desert Foothills New Horizon Band. For more information contact:
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2520 E Claire Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85032-4913
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