Classical Music in New Hampshire? (Manchester, Concord: theater, elementary school, live)

[Ellenjoh]

Hi,
My husband and I are considering New Hampshire to relocate. Classical music is an important part of our lives and we are wondering if there are communities in New Hampshire that support classical music. I am a concert pianist and I would love to be part of a vibrant community including chamber music. I also would like to open a music studio for an early childhood music program and for group and private piano. Any suggestions?

[Tarastomsgirl]

Over in Keene we have the Apple Hill Chamber Orchestra which hosts concerts weekly on Apple Hill during the summer and the Colonial Theater which also hosts concerts. I too am classically trained (viola) although I've since stopped playing but I played for 11 years in an Orchestra.

[TootsieWootsie]

Since I love the symphony, I just decided I will have to make the trek to Boston, which is supposedly superior.

[Valerie C]

Ellenjoh, I'd like to put you in touch with my friend who is a music teacher here in Londonderry, teaches the strings program at the elementary school level, and is well in touch with music scene here in New Hampshire.

I don't think many school systems in NH can compare with Londonderry when it comes to music: here is a picture of the strings/orchestra from last year's Prism Concert:

[Valerie C]

The UNH Summer Youth Music School(SYMS)

[buck naked]

The New Hampshire Symphony Orchestra is a professional orchestra that plays around the state, including Manchester, Derry, Keene, Portsmouth, and Concord.

They are some of the same union players that play with the Boston Symphony Orchestra.