We Remember Carl Eric Johnson
It is with a heavy heart that we share very sad news. On Wednesday, June 10th, Portsmouth Pro Musica’s Carl Eric Johnson passed away peacefully at Exeter Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Carl was a good friend to PPM, lending his wit, talent and expertise to our group singing both tenor and baritone. Carl first […]
Great Waters Music Festival 2015
Every summer, the beautiful vacation town of Wolfboro, NH hosts a remarkable summer concert series that includes a choral concert composed of talented choral singers from all over New England. PPM has a long tradition of participating in the event. Following on the great success of last year’s Lerner & Loewe concert, the Great Waters […]
PPM Flash Mob at Veterans Count Gala
Members of Portsmouth Pro Musica and Portsmouth Symphony Orchestra joined forces to participate in a flash mob at the 3rd annual gala Veterans Count at the Service Credit Union Building on May 16th. Guests were treated to a medley of patriotic music sung and played from 3 levels in the impressive atrium-style space. The acoustics of the […]
Free PPM Concert Monday, June 22nd
Portsmouth Pro Musica will perform a free concert on Monday, June 22nd at 7:30 at the Middle Street Baptist Church at 18 Court St in Portsmouth. The program will be an shorter version of the April concert in the format the group will be performing on the International tour to Budapest, Vienna and Prague in late […]
Thank you PPM Concert-goers
We had another wonderful concert series April 11th and 12th in Durham and Portsmouth to celebrate our 30th season. Thank you to all of the wonderful people who came out to hear us perform and celebrate. Special thanks too, to the attendees of our post-concert reception at St. John’s Church on Sunday. To see selected […]
Vocal Onset for Vowels, or Avoiding the Amateur Scoop
When the first word of a musical phrase begins with a vowel ( “and,” “in,” “Osanna,” “Agnus”), it will sound flat and/or scoopy unless the singer’s throat is open on the inhalation. It’s just like a sneeze—try simulating one, and see how your throat and nasal passages open up as you breathe in. This is how […]
Christmas (2014)
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PPM’S Spring Concert
Join Portsmouth Pro Musica for our 30th Anniversary Concerts on Saturday, April 11th and Sunday, April 12th. The program includes Sacred Music, Spirituals, Folksongs and Hymns plus American classics and contemporary. This concert commemorates 30 years of choral music on the seacoast under the direction of Priscilla French. PPM began as Portsmouth Women’s Chorus in 1985. […]
PPM’s Midwinter’s Eve Event, Sunday, March 8th
It’s PPM’s annual fundraiser, auction and party in the beautiful Discover Portsmouth Center at 10 Middle Street, Portsmouth. The event will include a silent auction, and musical entertainment from PPM’s own a cappella group, the Overtones. Hors d’eovres, libations, great conversation, friends and auction treasures. Bring the warmth to a cold winter’s eve. Sunday March […]
Join PPM on Tour to Vienna, Budapest and Prague
From the Piscataqua to the Danube, Portsmouth Pro Musica will bring Songs of Americana to the heart of musical culture and History 25 June to 5 July 2015 We hope you will join us for concerts and sightseeing on this exciting tour! Publicized concerts at historical venues. Group and individual tours with local guides or on your own. Excellent […]