The Bangor Daily News quoted Karen Cole, associate director of the Collins Center for the Arts at the University of Maine, in an article previewing the center’s 2019–20 season. “I would say there’s something for everyone, and we mean everyone: country music fans, world music fans, for families, for Broadway fans, for hip hop fans, […]
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The Ellsworth American reported on Blue Hill Bach, a free vocal and choral training program for young people in grades 8 through 12. Participants began working June 10 with voice teachers and conductors on a weekly basis to learn four-part chorales from Johann Sebastian Bach’s “St. John Passion,” according to the report. The works will […]
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Bailey West, a biochemistry major at the University of Maine, has been awarded a George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship and will study abroad in Ireland for a semester as part of the student exchange program. The competitive merit-based scholarship is made possible by an agreement between Maine and Ireland for a student exchange at the […]
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Mount Desert Islander reported Noreen Silver, an instructor of cello and chamber music at the University of Maine, will direct an inaugural summer chamber music program for adults at the Ellsworth Community Music Institute. The program is part of Arthur Russell Week, the institute’s annual summer festival, and sessions will be held 1–4 p.m. July […]
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Francis Vogt, director of choral activities and lecturer in the University of Maine School of Performing Arts, will give a lecture titled “‘Their sound is gone out’: Handel’s Messiah in America” at 4:30 p.m. April 24 in Minsky Recital Hall in advance of the corresponding concert on April 28. The lecture, sponsored in part by […]
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The Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel reported Eben Lenfest, of Smithfield, has been named the Outstanding Graduating Student in the College of Engineering at the University of Maine. Lenfest is a mechanical engineering major with minors in robotics and ocean and marine engineering. He is an Eagle Scout and a recipient of the E. James […]
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The University of Maine School of Performing Arts and Maine Masque will present the premiere production of “I’m Still Alive” April 18–20. The original play by Mackenzie Peacock, a senior theatre and communications double major, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. April 18–20 and 2 p.m. April 20. Tickets, which are available online, are $10 […]
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The Ellsworth American and Bangor Daily News covered the Bangor Symphony Orchestra’s fifth Masterworks concert of the 2018–19 season on April 7. The concert was a celebration of American composers, according to the articles. The event also was the symphony’s annual collaboration with the University Singers and Oratorio Society, two University of Maine groups, and “the […]
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Drew Brooks of Lyman, Maine is the 2019 University of Maine valedictorian. He is a double major in microbiology and music, with a minor in molecular biology. He will receive two bachelor’s degrees — one in microbiology, and one in music. Brooks’ many academic honors include multiple scholarships and Frederick Radke Undergraduate Research Fellowships. A […]
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Drew Brooks of Lyman, Maine is the 2019 University of Maine valedictorian and Ana Eliza Souza Cunha of Orono is the salutatorian. They will be honored at UMaine’s 217th Commencement in Harold Alfond Sports Arena May 11. Brooks is a double major in microbiology and music, with a minor in molecular biology. He will receive […]
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