The Parents Music Club of the Portsmouth Public Schools (PMC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is proud to champion the performing arts and music programs across all grade levels (K through 12) of the Portsmouth, NH public schools. From beginner musicians to advanced performers, we’re here to ensure every student has the opportunity to shine — and we need your help to make it happen!

NOTE: We are in the process of changing our domain for this site from cparts.org (clipperperformingarts.org) to pmc-online.org. When that happens, using cparts.org to access this page will be automatically forwarded to pmc-online.org.

Parents Music Club

What we have funded recently:

  • purchase of a performing arts trailer
  • scholarships for lessons
  • electronics, contributing to the purchase of the PHS auditorium sound system
  • additional instruments for the band
  • assistance for middle school band and choir to travel to Great East Music Festival
  • assistance in travel for color guard, percussion ensemble, K-5 music trips

Read more about Parents Music Club

NH Gives 2025

Thank you for your generous gifts during the NH Gives 2025 giving event.

Looking forward to NHGives in June of 2026!

Hosted by the NH Center for Nonprofits, NH Gives is the state’s largest giving event.

Read more about NH Gives


Become a PMC Member

To become a member:

Simply fill out the form and submit.

Membership is FREE.

Stay in touch by attending the meetings which happen the second Wednesday of every month during the school year

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