The Acoustic Roots Orchestra is a great opportunity for school-aged musicians to play music together. This group combines all the kids who already play in the full ensemble with beginners who learn a smaller repertoire of music. ARO members learn the music through their school programs, private music teachers and/or on their own. All of the ARO kids come together for at least two full rehearsals and optional concerts. Explore different roots genres including country, bluegrass, western swing, old-time, Cajun, Celtic, rock and more! 

Friday, January 3, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm

Exeter Recreation Department

32 Court Street, Exeter, NH

Friday, February 21, 2025, 5:00-6:30pm

Exeter Recreation Department

32 Court Street, Exeter, NH

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 5:00-6:30pm

Exeter Recreation Department

32 Court Street, Exeter, NH

Tuesday, March 18, 2025, 6:30-8:00pm

RiverWoods Durham

20 Stone Quarry Dr, Durham, NH

Friday, May 3, 2025

Location TBA

Saturday, July 12, 2025, 6:00-9:00pm

Summer In The Street Festival

Portsmouth, NH

Sunday, August 10, 2025

Revel In The Meadow Music Festival

Dover, NH 

MUSIC SELECTIONS:

Hand Me Down My Walking Cane

I'm Shipping Up To Boston

Los Machetes

Reel de Joie

Soldier's Joy

LEARNING MATERIALS:

Learning materials - including full recordings, slow recordings, written music, lyrics & chords - are available to all ARO members here:

Susie Stevens

Sam Lyons

Shelby Smith

Ellen Carlson

Melissa Bragdon Caron

Student Leaders: Greta Erdmann, Maria Tilley & Hannah Wolfe