The PMAC string education program continues to grow with the addition of the Bow Street Preparatory Violin Ensemble. Students will now have the opportunity to rehearse and perform in a string ensemble from the earliest stages of study. The PMAC faculty stands unified behind the belief that a strong string program is an integral part of music education and we are proud to offer many of the finest community ensembles in the Seacoast. Placements for all three Bow Street String Ensembles take place on Saturday, September 29. Please call the PMAC office for info on placement sessions.

The Bow Street Preparatory Violin Ensemble

Diane Tiezzi, director. The Bow Street Preparatory Violin Ensemble offers young violin students their first opportunity to play in an group. Accessible to students in the earliest stages of study, this ensemble is a fun way to motivate young students as they are introduced to the instrument. Students learn a variety of beginner repertoire and perform at the end of each semester. As students gain confidence and skill, they advance to the Junior Ensemble.

Course Number MU401 (Fall) and MU402 (Spring), Mondays, 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

Tuition per session: $125 for members, $145 for nonmembers. All rehearsals except dress rehearsal at PMAC.

Fall Session: Oct. 1 through Dec. 10 (10 classes, no class Nov. 12 and 19, dress rehearsal Dec. 13 and concert Dec. 14) 

Spring Session: March 3 through May 12 (10 classes, no class April 14 and 28, dress rehearsal May 15 and concert May 16).

The Bow Street Junior Ensemble

Lynne White McMahon, director. The Bow Street Junior Ensemble is designed for beginning to early-intermediate string students who have studied their instrument for at least one year and are comfortable reading music. This is a fun and supportive ensemble, ideal for students who have some playing experience, but have never played in a group.

Course Number MU411 (Fall) and MU412 (Spring), Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuition per session: $135 for members, $155 for nonmembers.

Fall Session: Oct. 6 through Dec. 8 (11 classes, guest artist clinic on Monday, Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m., no class Nov. 24, dress rehearsal Dec. 13 and concert Dec. 14)

Spring Session: March 8 through May 10 (11 classes, guest artist clinic on Monday, May 14, 6-8 p.m.,no class April 26, dress rehearsal May 15 and concert May 16).

The Bow Street Youth Ensemble

Augusto Salazar, director. The Bow Street Youth Ensemble is open to intermediate and advanced students who have had substantial experience playing in ensembles and is ready for challenging repertoire. Primary a chamber orchestra for strings, other instrumentalists are welcome to audition for the ensemble, and may be called upon, depending ensemble needs.

Course Number MU421 (Fall) and MU422 (Spring), Saturdays, 9:30 a.m. to noon.

Tuition per session: $185 for members, $205 for nonmembers.

Fall Session: Oct. 6 through Dec. 8 (11 classes, guest artist clinic on Monday, Nov. 19, 6-8 p.m., no class Nov. 24, dress rehearsal Dec. 13 and concert Dec. 14)

Spring Session: March 8 through May 10 (11 classes, guest artist clinic on Monday, May 14, 6-8 p.m.,no class April 26, dress rehearsal May 15 and concert May 16).