Summer 2026 Events and Classes
Beginner Brass Trial Classes – Have you always wanted to learn an instrument but didn’t know where to start? Join one (or both!) of our Beginner Trial classes! No experience or instrument needed – we’ll provide the trumpet (or trombone) and teach you all the basics you need to know to get started. You’ll learn: how to hold the instrument, how to make a sound, the first few notes, the basics of reading music, and your very first song! We’ll also have information about continuing with private lessons at SAM and renting instruments through Exeter Music.
These Beginner Trial classes are open to students age 8-adult. No experience necessary, but students who began playing within the last year are also welcome to attend as a refresher.
This class will be held by SAM Brass Instructor Katie Schraeder, so if you have fun, you’ll have the option to register for private lessons and continue your progress!
Beginner Trumpet Class – Saturday August 8 10:45-12:00pm…………………..$25
*includes use of an instrument for the class
Beginner Trombone Class – Saturday August 15 10:45-12:00pm…………………..$25
*includes use of an instrument for the class
Summer Brass Workshops – Keep your skills sharp over the summer! These sessions will focus on tone, technique, ensemble playing, and preparing for the upcoming school year – all in a fun and supportive group setting! Register for 1 or both sessions!
Designed for Andrew Cropper’s students at Rye and Seabrook Middle Schools, but open to all middle school students looking for a summer refresher! Open to trumpet, trombone, baritone, euphonium, and tuba students.
Tuesday August 18 4:30-6:00pm…………………….$40
Acting the Song: A Summer Musical Theatre Performance Workshop for Teens –
Bring your songs to life in this immersive one-day workshop designed for teen singers and musical theatre performers. Led by Amanda Munton, vocal specialist and director of Seacoast Academy of Music, and Robin Marcotte, Associate Professor at Boston Conservatory at Berklee, owner of Orion Arts Studio and award-winning physical theatre artist, this workshop explores how vocal technique and acting work together to create compelling performances.
Students will learn how to uncover the emotional journey of a song, make clear and authentic acting choices, and use vocal expression to create a powerful musical arc. Through coaching, performance exercises, and individualized feedback, participants will build confidence, strengthen their storytelling skills, and develo the poise and polish needed to stand out in auditions and on stage.
Each student should prepare one musical theatre song to perform and work on during the workshop.
Sunday August 23 3:30-5:30pm…………………….$75
Fall 2026 Events and Classes
Suzuki Group Classes (to be paired with Suzuki violin private lessons)
Group classes are essential to the complete Suzuki experience. They allow students to refine listening skills, build ensemble playing techniques, and perform alongside peers at their exact playing level.
Four 60-minute group classes…………………………………………………………………$140
Saturdays Oct 3, 17, 31, Nov 4 (makeup day Nov 21):
9:00-10:00am Twinklers and Pre-Twinklers with Madelyn Morrell
Suzuki Book One with Laura King
10:00-11:00am Suzuki Book Two with Laura King
Suzuki Book Two with Madelyn Morrell
NH Ensemble Piano Extravaganza –
Returning for the 2nd year, Seacoast Academy of Music is proudly sponsoring the NH Ensemble Piano Extravaganza held at Rye Junior High School. This day camp for piano students ages 10-15 (with at least one year of piano lessons) celebrates the joy of playing piano in a dynamic keyboard ensemble with their peers. That’s right – a piano band! Click HERE to learn more!
Saturday October 3 9:00-3:00pm…………………..$75
*At Rye Junior High School
Fall Vocal Ensembles
SAM Middle School Choir –
Elevate your child’s musical journey with the Seacoast Academy of Music Middle School Choir. Directed by Jarika Olberg, this ensemble or 5th-8th graders combines core music education—including sight-reading and vocal mechanics—with contemporary arrangements from across the decades. Students gain real-world stage experience through multiple end-of-semester performances while building lasting friendships.
Wednesdays September 23 – January 7 from 4:00-5:15pm…………………..$240
*non auditioned choir – all abilities are welcome!
SAM High School A Cappella Group –
Directed by Madison LaForce, this select ensemble focuses on advanced contemporary arrangements, precision vocal blending, rhythm, and dynamic stage presence. Singers will gain valuable performance experience while collaborating with a dedicated group of peers. *Audition required on Sept 23 – click HERE to sign up and learn more.
Wednesdays September 23 – January 7 from 7:00-8:15pm…………………..$240
(to be invoiced upon selection into the group)
Fall Chamber Ensemble Info Coming Soon!
Upcoming Events 2026
NH Ensemble Piano Extravaganza
Saturday Oct 3 9:00-3:00pm
Rye Junior High
Spooky Parade of Aspiring Musicians
Sunday Oct 25 at 3:00pm
Govorner’s Dale Farm in North Hampton