John Rutter: The Composer Who Owns Christmas
An article about John Rutter (Candlelight Carol). From the New York Times (December 16, 2017) by Michael White The Composer Who Owns Christmas
Member Profiles
Leslie Couse / Soprano Where did you grow up? I grew up on a fruit farm in western NY. Now known as Orchard Dale Fruit Company, this farm has grown and changed with the times to sustain 8 generations for over 200 years. Picking cherries was my first paid summer job. Sounds romantic but it’s […]
Singing for a Lifetime: The Chorus Impact Study
Chorus America has released an Arts Endowment-funded study that finds that 73 percent of choral singers said the activity “helps them feel less alone or lonely”; choral singers were also less likely than adults as a whole to report “indicators of isolation and depression.” Sixty-eight percent of choral singers reported that singing helped them to […]
The Joy of Singing….
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 […]
PPM Awards Two Student Scholarships in 2019
PORTSMOUTH PRO MUSICA SCHOLARSHIP $500.00 The Board of Directors of Portsmouth Pro Musica (PPM), a seacoast community chorus, has awarded scholarships of $500 each to help two area students advance in their musical studies. The awards were announced and presented during PPM’s recent end-of-season business meeting in May. The recipients are Lydia Barnes of Stratham and Elizabeth […]
Martha Gleason: Adult Summer Voices Classes
Hello Wonderful Singers, Summer is around the corner! I’m thrilled to be offering my Adult Summer Group Voice Classes again. We’ll be learning quick+easy centering exercises, voice power skills and beautiful songs. * Cost: $295 (Choose up to four classes from the below options.) * Classes offered: Tues, June 4th @ 4:00 pm, Thurs, June 6 @ 11:00 […]
Explore The Poetry And Music Of The Word Barn
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 […]
Don’t Miss NHMC’s Final Performance Of The Season (June 15 & 16, 2019)
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 […]
A Season Of Beautiful Music
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!
The Impossible Magnitude Of Eric Whitacre
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 […]