Music Week Returns to New Horizons in August 2025

MUSIC WEEK 2025

August 4-7, 2025. 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM

All ages are welcome to join us to celebrate our Annual Music Week at New Horizons!

Lunch: $2 suggested donation. Reservations for lunch are required.

All programs are FREE!

MONDAY, August 4

10:30 AM - Wynnefield Jazz Collective - John Emery, Ken Morino, Kevin Penfield, Paul Ricker, Brad Hughart: Join the Wynnefield Jazz Collective for an unforgettable musical journey through the heart of jazz. Enjoy smooth renditions of classic ballads, swinging through up-tempo standards and exploring Latin and fusion influences. A performance of timeless melodies and infectious rhythms.

12:00 PM - Lunch: EGG SALAD (VEG), Tomato & Cucumber Salad, Brown Rice & Carrot Salad

Dessert Social – hosted by Visiting Angels Homecare

1:00 PM - Phyllis Chapell: Phyllis Chappell returns by popular demand. Enjoy a performance filled with beautiful melodies as she takes us on a journey through the rich tapestry of American and International music – from classics to folk, jazz, pop and original songs.

TUESDAY, August 5

10:30 AM - Brenten Megee: Brenten, a celebrated local tenor, will share a variety of "old time favorites," offering songs from Broadway, Elvis, Irish Songs, Love Ballads, and more. This collection of songs, in a variety of styles, will brighten your day. Brenten Megee has been performing since the age of ten. He is a solo artist and pianist whose voice has a way of touching hearts.

12:00 PM - Lunch: CHICKEN SALAD, Marinated Beet Salad, Mandarin Oranges

Dessert Social – hosted by TruVine Homecare Services

1:00 PM - Stephen DiJoseph: Enjoy award winning pianist, vocalist, and composer, Stephen DiJoseph, a master of piano and guitar, performing Classical, Jazz, Pop, Broadway, Rock, and Motown favorites.

WEDNESDAY, August 6

11:00 AM - Music Appreciation (Benny Goodman) w/ Stan Fink: Join Stan Fink to hear about the life and music of Benny Goodman, American clarinetist and bandleader, known as the "King of Swing". Goodman led one of the most popular swing big bands in the United States.

12:00 PM - Lunch: CRAB SALAD w/ CHEESE, Summer Corn Salad, Broc & Cauli Salad

Dessert Social – New Horizons and Griswold Homecare host an August Birthday Celebration

1:00 PM - The Gaslight Gershwin Band - Dave Posmontier, Jazz Pianist, Ken Ulansey, Soprano Saxophonist, and Randy Shupp, Vocalist: The Gaslight Gershwin Band will perform the wonderful music of George Gershwin, from ballads to jazzy hot numbers. They will get you tapping your toes and singing along. Songs include "Embraceable You," "Lady Be Good," "Summertime," and "Our Love is Here to Stay."

THURSDAY, August 7

11:00 AM - Front Porch Swing - John Catterall and Beth Mead: Embark on a musical journey through Bluegrass, Country, and Swing Music with John Catterall and Beth Mead

12:00 PM - Lunch: HONEY BBQ CHICKEN SANDWICH on Wheat Roll, Potato Salad, Peaches

Dessert Social - hosted by The Residence at Bala Cynwyd

1:00 PM - Whirled Music - Phyllis Chapell and Ken Ulansey: Take a Whirl around the World with Whirled Music! Phyllis Chapell plays and sings songs from around the world. Her repertoire features songs in 13 languages from Brazil, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, and the U.S. Ken Ulansey accompanies on alto and soprano sax.

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