UMaine hosting Maine All-State Music Festival May 18–20

The University of Maine and School of Performing Arts are hosting the 2017 All-State Music Festival May 18–20.

The festival brings together more than 500 student musicians representing 92 high schools from around the state for a series of workshops, master classes and performances.

Final concerts will take place Saturday, May 20 at the Collins Center for the Arts. The Choral Concert begins at 2:30 p.m. and the Instrumental Concert begins at 5 p.m. Tickets are $12 for general admission, $10 for students and seniors.

Organized by the Maine Music Educators Association (MMEA), the festival is celebrating its 100th year. MMEA holds the distinction of being the oldest continuous music education association in the country.

More information about the festival is online.