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Explore The Poetry And Music Of The Word Barn

Posted: April 15, 2019 at 4:01 pm   /   Seacoast Arts and Culture

Ben is a music fanatic and promoter. Sarah is a poet and teacher. Together, they organize and host a variety of events and workshops in their intimate and inspiring barn located in the rural seacoast region of New Hampshire. The Word Barn was created to promote the sharing and cultivation of the arts in an open and […]

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Don’t Miss NHMC’s Final Performance Of The Season (June 15 & 16, 2019)

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 12:08 pm   /   Latest PPM News

SATURDAY, JUNE 15, 7 P.M. FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, I77 NORTH MAIN STREET, CONCORD, NH SUNDAY JUNE 16, 4 P.M. PLYMOUTH CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, 4 POST OFFICE SQUARE, PLYMOUTH, NH New Hampshire Master Chorale offers music lovers passionate choral performances that reach high standards of excellence. Through educational outreach and collaboration, NHMC brings inspiration to their audiences and […]

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A Season Of Beautiful Music

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 11:54 am   /   Latest PPM News

The Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra is an incomparable community orchestra committed to contributing high quality symphonic music to the seacoast community. PSO is dedicated to entertaining, educating, and encouraging the audiences of today and tomorrow.   Click here to learn more about upcoming performances and for ticket information.  Support the Seacoast arts!

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The Impossible Magnitude Of Eric Whitacre

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 4:17 am   /   Favorite Links

Grammy-winning composer and conductor Eric Whitacre is one of the most popular musicians of his generation. His concert music has been performed throughout the world by millions of amateur and professional musicians alike, while his ground-breaking Virtual Choirs have united singers from over 120 different countries.  Check out the amazing projects he’s involved with at […]

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PPM needs a few good singers!

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 3:54 am   /   Slider Image

Would you like to sing with Portsmouth Pro Musica?  PPM is currently seeking altos and sopranos for the 2019-2020 season. We sing two concert programs per year. The fall/winter concert will feature a wide range of music for choir and brass ensemble. Rehearsals are Tuesday evenings (7-9:30 pm) in Portsmouth.   Annual dues are $100 plus music […]

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PMAC Offers Something For The Musician In Everyone

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 3:21 am   /   Latest PPM News

One of PPM’s favorite arts-based non-profit organizations is the amazing Portsmouth Music and Arts Center. PMAC’s mission is to build community through the arts by providing all people with the opportunity to achieve their full creative potential, regardless of their age, ability, or economic status. They accomplish this through high quality music and visual arts […]

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If It Ain’t Baroque, Don’t Fix It

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 3:03 am   /   Favorite Links

Have you ever wondered what the definition of classical music is, or what period of of years it falls within?  Following is a brief history of this magnificent art form reprinted from courses.lumenlearning.com. The dates of the Classical period in Western music are generally accepted as being between about 1750 and 1820. However, the term classical […]

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Experience Beautiful Music in the Heart of New Hampshire

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 2:17 am   /   Seacoast Arts and Culture

The New Hampshire Music Festival is a summer event that honors the tradition of classical music while exploring new artistic paths. Our organization offers patrons an engaging, immersive festival experience by presenting world-class performances of symphonic, choral and chamber music. Strong collaborations with community partners are a hallmark of this important cultural institution, enabling transformative […]

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Bring Harmony To Your Special Event With The Overtones

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 2:12 am   /   Slider Image

The Overtones are an multi-talented a capella subset of the Portsmouth Pro Musica singers who serve as PPM’s musical ambassadors on the seacoast.  The 9 member group performs a wide variety of a capella music from show tunes, standards, doo-wop,  folk songs, and pop to inspirational music, madrigals, and seasonal selections. With well over a decade of entertainment experience, they are available […]

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The Gundalow Public Sails Return in May

Posted: April 13, 2019 at 2:00 am   /   Seacoast Arts and Culture

A local treasure and great supporter of PPM, the nonprofit Gundalow Company’s mission “to protect the Piscataqua Region’s maritime heritage and environment through education and action” is more important than ever. Thousands of students each year spend a few hours sailing onboard the world’s only Piscataqua Gundalow. They learn how gundalows were built here to carry […]

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