UMaine Concert Band performance to benefit local cancer research
The University of Maine Concert Band will hold its inaugural “Concert for a Cause” on March 29 at the Collins Center for the Arts.
The band, directed by Philip Edelman, will headline an evening of music, fundraising and storytelling beginning at 7 p.m.
Edelman says the idea for the concert came from his students who wanted another big performance during the school year that would aid the community. Every year, the UMaine Concert Band plans to partner with a community entity that will benefit from the money raised through donations and concessions sold during the performance.
This year, the group has partnered with EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge to raise funds for local cancer research.
Joining the UMaine Concert Band for the performance will be the Orono High School band, directed by Jennifer Nash; and Old Town’s Leonard Middle School band, directed by Shianne Priest.
There is no ticket cost for the performance. Donations will be collected at the door.
For more information, email Edelman, philip.edelman@maine.edu or Mariah Hughes, mariah.hughes@maine.edu.