Pictures from 2021 Winter
Originals available on this dropbox (these are my favs -D) – https://www.dropbox.com/sh/iu16i1bt46snmiy/AACfIALuI7MF46sD3Zj_6rPHa?dl=0
Introducing The Covid Quartet!
You may enjoy watching a recent recording we made for New Castle Church services. We recorded these 2 songs outside New Castle Church at the end of October and they were used in church services on Nov. 15th. We rehearsed with masks on but took them off for filming. As you can see, we are […]
Rehearsal Notes
Please review what we rehearsed on Tuesday to solidify our progress. Also, put any markings noted in your music. *Pro-tip from Diana – make specific notes in your music instead of just circling something. A circle could mean a billion things. An arrow or a 1 word reminder is frequently more useful. 🙂 Nov. 16th […]
PPM Fundraising Concert: Live Free & Sing – A rousing success!
Live Free & Sing  A Cappella Concert Saturday, January 26, 2019 |  4-6 PM Thank you to all who attended. It was a rousing success with a sold out crowd at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Portmsouth. Performing groups included: The Afternotes are a multi-generational group of female University of New Hampshire (UNH) alumnae. […]
Concert Order
Gower Wassail Gabriel’s Message Hallelujah Poverty S’vivon Al Hanissim Gloria OVERTONES Intermission Chichester Psalms
Rehearsal Notes
OK! Time to get your scores and pencils out and TAKE NOTE! 🙂 There is nothing worse than hearing Priscilla repeat herself over and over again for something that you didn’t write down. We all need little reminder notes. Oct. 30th ANNOUNCEMENTS!!! -Mark is looking for help setting up and tearing down the Wine tasting. […]
Sip Sing & Celebrate!
Enjoy an autumn afternoon of wine and music to benefit Portsmouth Pro Musica (PPM). Saturday , November 10, 2018, from 4-6 pm at Strawberry Banke’s Tyco Welcome Center.  Music provided by guitar and flute duo of Linda Bieber and Mitch Shuldman, and by the Overtones, PPM’s a cappella group. Tickets are $50.00 each with all […]
Brahms’ German Requiem
Johannes Brahms, A German Requiem (1868) with soprano/baritone soloists, chorus and orchestra PPM is thrilled to present one of the most beloved and performed choral masterworks on the 150th anniversary of its premiere in Bremen, Germany: the 6-movement premiere occurred on Good Friday, April 1868 at Bremen Cathedral. Â One month later Brahms added a fifth […]
Soloist Spotlight
Portsmouth Pro Musica is excited to work with these talented soloists for our upcoming concerts of the Brahm’s German Requiem! Erin M. Smith – Soprano Praised for her “rich and beautiful voice” (Petoskey News-Review), soprano Erin M. Smith is quickly establishing herself as a versatile and dynamic performer throughout New England. Erin has recently performed as […]
Brahms non-pw
Here’s everything you need to practice the Requiem!! I know it looks like a lot to practice but here’s some rehearsal tips! Priscilla usually picks a few movements to focus on each rehearsal. Give priority to just practicing those during the week. Practice the music with neutral sound, then practice speaking the German, then practice […]