Directions

Directions to Key Locations

In this section, you will find directions to rehearsal spaces, concert venues, retreat venue, and the NMYO office. Rehearsal Venues

Masconomet Regional High School
20 Endicott Road
Topsfield, MA 01983

From the North:

Take Route 95 South to Exit 51.
At the end of the exit ramp, take a left and continue over the highway until you see the entrance to the school on your right.

From the South:

Take Route 95 North to Exit 51.
At the end of the exit ramp, take a right and your first right is the entrance to the school.

From Ipswich:

Take Route 1 South to Topsfield.
Turn right onto High Street.
Go straight through intersection onto High Street extension, to next stop sign and continue straight onto.

Washington Street:

Continue 0.7 mile and turn left to stay on Washington Street.
Continue onto Endicott Road. The school entrance will be on the left.

Parking at Masco:

After entering the main school driveway, turn right.
Proceed around to the parking lot to the right of the school.
Enter through the side doors and proceed down the hallway.

Trinity Episcopal Church
124 River Road
Topsfield, MA 01983

From the East:

Take 97 North to the stop sign in the center of Topsfield.
Go straight through intersection onto High Street extension, to next stop sign and continue straight onto Washington Street until it forks widely to the left.
Take this left and continue for about 0.5 mile and turn left onto River Road.
Two short blocks down, take a sharp left and then an immediate right turn into the church parking lot.
Enter through the main doors.

From Andover and Points West:

Take Route 114 to Route 62 East.
Take Route 62 East to Route 95 North.
Take 95 North to Exit 51 (Endicott Road) and take a right at the end of the exit.
Travel approx. 0.5 mile- Take a right onto River Road.
Enter through the main doors.

Concert Venues

Congregational Church of Topsfield
9 East Common Street
Topsfield, MA 01983

From Route 95:

Take Exit 52 toward Topsfield Center (1 mile).
Bear right at the fork.
The church will be on your left and the Emerson Center is directly across the Common from the church.
The church's parking lot is just past the Emerson Center. You may also park on the streets adjacent to the church.

From Route 1:

At the intersection with Route 97, go west 0.5 miles to Topsfield Center.
The Emerson Center is on your immediate right.

First Church, Ipswich
One Meeting House Green
Ipswich, MA 01938

From the South:

Take 95 North to Exit 50.
Stay on Route 1 North past Topsfield Fairgrounds.
Take a right Ipswich Road, which becomes Topsfield Road and then in Ipswich becomes Market Street. Market Street comes to a complete stop in Ipswich Center.
Go straight up the hill; the church is the modern, white brick one in the middle of the hill on the left.

From Topsfield:

Go to Route 97 and Route 1 and take a right.
Take a right at the next light onto Ipswich Road, which becomes Topsfield Road and then in Ipswich becomes Market Street. Market Street comes to a complete stop in Ipswich Center.
Go straight up the hill; the church is the modern, white brick one in the middle of the hill on the left.

From the North:

Take Route 1 to Route 133 East. Go to the center of Ipswich.
At the stop at Market Street, take a left up the hill.

From Beverly and Points South:

Take Route 1A north into Ipswich.
At the corner of Market Street (on the left) and 1A – take a right.
Go straight up the hill; the church is the modern, white brick one in the middle of the hill on the left.

Ipswich Performing Arts Center
Ipswich High School
134 High Street
Ipswich, MA 01938

From Route 128, Route 95, and/or Route 1:

On Route 128/95 in Peabody, follow signs for Route 95 North (New Hampshire and Maine).
In Danvers, follow signs for Route 1 North (Topsfield).
Stay on Route 1 North through Topsfield and into Ipswich.
You will come to an intersection with a traffic light. On the left corner you will see Wolf Hill Garden Center and a convenience store/gas station. On your right you will see a sign for Marini's Farm.
Take a right onto Linebrook Road.
Follow Linebrook Road almost to the end approximately 4 miles - passing Marini's Farm and the Doyon School.
Take a left onto School Street. This is the rear entrance of Ipswich High School.
Follow the driveway to the front of the school.

FromNorth of Ipswich:

From Route 95 or Route 1 South.
Get onto Route 133 East (to Rowley/Ipswich).
Follow to the intersection of Route 1A (gas station on the left corner, Pancake House on the right).
Turn right (onto 1A and 133 East). This is High Street. Ipswich High School is just ahead on your right.

First Rehearsal Outing

The Barn on The Crane Estate
290 Argilla Road
Ipswich, MA 01938

From Route 128 North Exit 20A, take Route 1A North for 8 miles to Ipswich:

Turn right onto Route 133 East and follow for 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto Northgate Road and follow for 0.5 mile.
Turn right onto Argilla Road and follow for 2.3 miles.
Entrance is on the left.

NMYO Office

Northeast Massachusetts Youth Orchestras Office
17 Elm Street
Manchester, MA 01944
Space is rented within the offices of Olson Lewis + Architects.

From South:

Take Route 128 North to Exit 16 - Pine Street.
Turn left at end of exit ramp onto Pine St and take Pine Street into Manchester where it dead ends at Route 127.
Take a left onto Route 127 and the second left will be Elm Street.
The office is half-way down the street on the right in the building with the maroon awning. Enter in the door under the awning which reads “Olson Lewis + Architects.”

From North:

Take Route 128 South and exit at School Street.
Follow School Street into Manchester where it dead ends at Route 127.
Turn right onto 127 and the first right is Elm Street.
The office is half-way down the street on the right in the building with the maroon awning. Enter in the door under the awning which reads “Olson Lewis + Architects.”

From Essex/Ipswich Area:

Take Route 133 to School Street in Essex.
Follow Schools St. into Manchester where it dead ends at Route 127.
Turn right onto 127 and the first right is Elm Street.