One of our Acoustic Roots musicians performing in a concert with the NH Fiddle Ensemble at the Coppal House Sunflower Festival, August 2022. (photo: Amanda Kowalski)

Acoustic Roots musician performing in Westbrook, Maine, 2021 (photo: Scott Linscott)

The New Hampshire Fiddle Ensemble's

Acoustic Roots Orchestra 2024

Student Musicians Grades 3 - 12

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 and are invited to join the full ensemble for certain rehearsals. Explore different roots genres including country, bluegrass, western swing, old-time, Cajun, Celtic rock and more!

Rehearsal Locations and Addresses

Exeter: Exeter Recreation Department, 32 Court St, Exeter, NH

Manchester: Please inquire about address

Tilton: Tilton Senior Center, 11 Grange Rd, Tilton, NH

Tamworth: UU Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes, 30 Tamworth Rd, Tamworth, NH

Milford: 102 Elm St, Milford, NH

Kittery: Kittery Community Center, 120 Rogers Road, Kittery, ME

Westbrook: Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St, Westbrook, ME

Generally, musicians choose to attend the rehearsal group that is closest to them. However, anyone from any group is welcome to go to any rehearsals. You could even attend more than one in a week. Please try not to miss rehearsals. Each rehearsal is recorded and made available for members to view at a later date.

All rehearsals are also available via Zoom.