Fine Arts & Music
Music Courses
USCA New Horizons Band Program
The USCA New Horizons Band program is a member of the New Horizons International Music Association which was developed to provide “entry points to music-making for adults.” New Horizons Band courses are designed to allow participants to develop individual and ensemble performance skills on a traditional band wind or percussion instrument, and to provide opportunities for musical collaboration and social interaction with other local musicians. No experience is necessary to enroll in the New Horizons Concert Band. However, the Jazz Band is intended for players with at least some experience.
Jazz Band
8/28/2025 - 11/6/2025 TH, 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Etherredge Center, Room 125
Cost $100
The Jazz Band is intended for adult musicians who have at least some experience with their instrument. Weekly rehearsals will focus on ensemble and performance skills. The Jazz Band will perform one concert per semester. Final rehearsal is on 11/6, and the concert is on 11/9 at 7 p.m. on the Etherredge Center stage.
Concert Band
8/28/2025 - 11/6/2025 TH, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Etherredge Center, Room 125
Cost $100
The USCA New Horizons Concert Band is intended for adults with little or no musical training. Topics covered include music reading, instrument selection and maintenance, individual practice skills, and ensemble rehearsal. The Concert Band will perform one concert per semester. New Horizons members can sign up for private lessons with USCA faculty if they would like. Final rehearsal is on 11/6, and the concert is on 11/9 at 7 p.m. on the Etherredge Center stage.
About the Instructors
Matthew Henderson
Director, Concert Band
Mr. Henderson is a Lecturer at USCA. He teaches Applied Brass Lessons, Jazz Band, Form and Analysis, World Music, and Rock ‘n Roll History. Mr. Henderson holds degrees from the Lynn University Conservatory of Music and the University of South Carolina, Columbia. He performs regularly around the CSRA with various brass quintets, orchestras, The Garden City Bones, The Experiment, and the I-20 Horns. He is the music director at St. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal in south Aiken.
Todd Jenkins
Director, New Horizons Band
Todd Jenkins is Director of Instrumental Studies at the University of South Carolina where he oversees ensemble performance and individual instruction for all instrumental students involved in the music program. Mr. Jenkins holds degrees from The University of South Carolina and Ithaca College and is completing his Doctor of Music Education from Liberty University. Before joining the faculty of USCA, Todd served as Director of Bands at Augusta Christian Schools in Martinez, GA, where he taught 4-12 grade band classes and private lessons. In addition to his duties at USCA, Todd performs regularly as a trumpet player, maintains an active private studio and serves on the worship team at his church. Todd, his wife Kate, a professional trombonist, and their son, a French horn player, live in a musical (and often loud) house in North Augusta.