Friday December 6 – 5:00pm-8:00pm
SAM piano and violin students will perform at Ceres Art Gallery as part of the Portsmouth First Fridays Art Walk
23 Ceres Street – Portsmouth, NH
Saturday December 7 – 12:00pm and 2:00pm
Tuesday December 10 – 6:30pm
Join us for holiday recitals featuring SAM students performing the music they have been working hard all semester to learn!
Recitals will be held at Centennial Hall – 105 Post Road – North Hampton, NH
Admission is free and open to the public
The Acoustic Roots Orchestra is a great opportunity for school-aged musicians in grades 3-12 to play music together. This group is an affiliate of the New England Fiddle Ensemble and is open to students of any experience level on fiddle, banjo, mandolin, cello, viola, guitar, and more. Students will learn different kinds of music by ear in rehearsals each week and perform together in a final concert. ARO members will explore roots music genres including country, bluegrass, Western swing, old-time, Cajun, Celtic rock, and more! Members will also be eligible to join in on New England Fiddle Ensemble rehearsals and performances.
Theory Express is a quick-paced and enjoyable class to reinforce basic music theory principles. Selected musical examples will be a combination of teacher’s choice or from pieces students bring into the class for a closer look. The Circle of 5ths will be one of our main references and, of course, we will explore a variety of cadences, authentic or otherwise. Perfect for students who have played for a few years, at a playing or knowledge level 3 -5 and want to catch the express to deeper musical understanding.
Music Theory Express will return in Spring 2025! Dates TBD
This mini-course in jazz improvisation will use the vehicle of the small jazz combo to address topics such as rhythmic interpretation, understanding jazz chord symbols, and finding your individual voice in the context of a supporting ensemble
Centennial Hall Jazz Band will return in Spring 2025! Dates TBD