PMAC Blog

Portsmouth Music and Arts Center (PMAC) brings the 1980s back to life—jazz style—at Jazz Night: 80s Songbook, happening Saturday, Sept. 27 at The Music Hall Lounge. With two shows at 7 and 9 pm, this one-night event puts a bold spin on highlights from a beloved era, all reinterpreted by PMAC’s top-tier faculty musicians.. Now…

We are incredibly proud to celebrate our 2025 PMAC graduating seniors! Each of these talented young artists has left a lasting impression on our community, and we’re excited to share a few of their stories with you. You’ll also get a glimpse into their favorite memories, what’s next for them, and how they plan to…

By PMAC CEO & New Horizons Band Director Russ Grazier On Saturday, March 15, more than 80 musicians gathered for something truly special: the annual New Hampshire New Horizons Band Combined Concert. This unique event brings together adult community bands from across the state—based in the Lakes Region, Concord, Monadnock, and Portsmouth—for one day of…

By guest blogger and PMAC student Elliott Shoemaker On January 27th, the Cub Scouts from the Tigers and Bears dens visited PMAC as part of their goal to complete the Paws for Action badge. Organized by PMAC piano and Rock 101 student Ike Greenberg, with help from his dad, Adam, the visit gave the Tigers and Bears…

PMAC Summer offers unique art camps for youth, week-long youth and teen music workshops, flexible art and music lessons for all ages, and an adult community band. Come fill your summer with creativity and community! Tuition aid is available. Applying early for aid is recommended – March 1st is our first deadline. Our final deadline…

Conrad Veilleux first started playing the tenor saxophone in high school, then continued as a member of the navy band until 1958. “Then I came back out and I forgot all about the sax,” Conrad shares, now age 92. While Conrad didn’t actively miss music during the following busy years, six decades later he met…