Majestic Theatre purchases Ted Herbert Music School, expands artistic reach

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MANCHESTER, NH – If you are a Manchester native then you or a member of your family has most likely taken lessons at the Ted Herbert Music School, or perhaps you bought your first band instrument at the former store on Elm Street.

Many people do not know that although the music store was sold the Music & Arts chain about 12 years ago (which last year relocated to South Willow Street), the music school continued to be operated by Mark & Marlene (Piasczeny) Herbert upstairs in the original building. Ted Herbert’s has been offering music lessons to all ages since 1959 following the legacy of their father, local music legend and champion for music education, Ted Herbert.

For the past few months The Majestic Theatre has been working with the Herbert family to purchase the Ted Herbert Music School. The result is a two-year financial agreement that is dependent upon the future success of the school, therefore allowing The Majestic to run this community school as part of its non-profit mission with minor risk to either organization.

As of January 1, 2016 the Ted Herbert Music School, which is located on the second floor of the building, is part of The Majestic Theatre.

Use of the downstairs space is still being worked out by the building’s owner, which makes us “tenant at will” for now.

The biggest benefit to this marriage will be for the community. By joining the Ted Herbert Music School with The Majestic’s mission to promote the arts in the community, it opens up a whole new set of arts opportunities for local youth and teens. The Majestic now offers lessons in theatre, dance, and music (every band and orchestra instrument, voice, piano, and more) for all ages and all experience levels. Check out www.tedherbert.com for a listing of current instructors and offerings; their commitment to music education and teaching at the Ted Herbert Music School tops almost 200 years collectively.

The Majestic is thrilled to be able to expand its offerings in the arts in a way that is both attainable and affordable. Whether it be involvement in learning a musical instrument or in a theatrical production, The Majestic continues to use every available resource made to them to support arts opportunities for all ages, giving people the chance to put their energy and minds towards something that can indeed enrich their lives and the community as a whole.


 

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Carol Robidoux

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Longtime NH journalist and publisher of ManchesterInkLink.com. Loves R&B, German beer, and the Queen City!