This fall you are invited to play music with Seacoast Community Orchestras. Adults and children, experienced players and less experienced, are welcome to join one or more of our string ensembles for fall and spring semesters.

Brass and woodwind musicians are encouraged to join the Avanzata Orchestra for the spring session when we perform symphonic pieces. No auditions are required and many members play in more than one group.

Weekly rehearsals for the orchestras began earlier this month and continue throughout the school year following the school holiday calendar.

Rehearsals are held at the Great Salt Bay Community School Band Room after school on Tuesdays.

Dues are $35/semester or $65/year, payable at first rehearsal. Scholarship assistance is available, call Kaity Newell at 207-563-8440.

The Seacoast Orchestras

Prima Orchestra, directed by Kaity Newell, provides an introduction to ensemble playing suitable for students who have learned the Bach Minuets in Suzuki Book 1 or equivalent and have some sight reading experience.

Mezza Orchestra, led by Dino Liva (of the DaPonte String Quartet), which is suitable for students of all ages who have some musical experience and have completed Suzuki Book 2 or 3 or the equivalent.

Avanzata Orchestra, conducted by Dino Liva, for advanced musicians who can play pieces in Suzuki Books 4 & 5 or the equivalent. In the spring, the Avanzata Orchestra invites brass and woodwind players to join for a symphonic performance.

Free public concerts are offered in December and May at the Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta. If you have questions, contact Newell at the aforementioned number, or Dino Liva at 207-729-4770, or visit www.seacoastorchestra.org.