PMAC Blog

PMAC Holiday Wishlist
The PMAC halls are normally decked out with holiday decorations, and a our giving tree is adorned with our holiday wishes. This year we have moved our giving tree online! PMAC is grateful for the support of the community, and we appreciate the donations of items on...

Introducing PMAC’s Newest Teaching Artists!
Welcome back to the Fall 2020 semester at PMAC! We’re thrilled to introduce these professionally trained and experienced teaching artists from across the United States. When we are able to safely resume all in-person teaching at our building on Islington Street, our...

Congratulations Class of 2020!
This year's senior class of 2020 stands apart from all others. This group of young adults had their senior year abruptly stopped in the months that lead up to some of the best times a student gets to experience after putting the work in for 4 years in high school. The...

Off The Wall – From Classroom to Zoom Room
A Greeting from Anna Nuttall, PMAC teaching artist: On behalf of the PMAC visual arts faculty, welcome to the Spring 2020 Virtual Off The Wall art show!We had quite a unique Spring session this year, with Covid-19 interrupting our regular studio flow here at PMAC....

Ideas to Stay Motivated With Your Music and Art
PMAC's Director of Education, Michelle Shoemaker has some ideas on how to stay motivated and focused with your music and art this summer! Sign up for a PMAC Summer Flex-Pack today! https://www.pmaconline.org/summer-flex-packs/. Download a Practice Chart

More PMAC Student Tips and Tricks for Online Music Learning
As we move through this first week of online music learning at PMAC, I wanted to share additional thoughts on optimizing your experience. We would love to see photos from your lessons! If you are willing to share, please ask a family member to take a photo at the...

PMAC Student Tips and Tricks to Online Music Learning
Individual Instruction Edition Hello PMAC students and families. I put together this guide as a collection of suggestions to optimize your online music learning experience. If you have any questions, please contact me at michelle@pmaconline.org. I hope your music...

Jazz Night 2020: Celebrating Charlie Parker at 100
It is almost that time again, PMAC’s Annual Jazz Night at the Music Hall Loft! On March 13 & 14 we are celebrating Charlie “Bird” Parker, Dave Brubeck, and Clark “CT” Terry at 100. Featuring the faculty of PMAC’s Jazz Institute, each evening is unique. Attend one...

Jazz Night 2020: Celebrating Clark Terry at 100
It is almost that time again, PMAC’s Annual Jazz Night at the Music Hall Loft! On March 13 & 14 we are celebrating Charlie “Bird” Parker, Dave Brubeck, and Clark “CT” Terry at 100. Featuring the faculty of PMAC’s Jazz Institute, each evening is unique. Attend one...

Jazz Night 2020: Celebrating Dave Brubeck
It is almost that time again, PMAC's Annual Jazz Night at the Music Hall Loft! On March 13 & 14 we are celebrating Charlie "Bird" Parker, Dave Brubeck, and Clark "CT" Terry at 100. Featuring the faculty of PMAC's Jazz Institute, each evening is unique. Attend one...