Maine Masque, a University of Maine student-led organization, will present Sarah Ruhl’s 2003 play “Eurydice,” April 12–15 at Hauck Auditorium. This version of the classic Greek myth focuses on the series of events from Eurydice’s perspective. Will she stay in the underworld with her father? Or will she return to Earth to be with Orpheus? […]
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The School of Performing Arts has announced Webb Parker will begin teaching as an assistant professor of music fall 2018. Parker will teach courses in music education and voice and will lead the Collegiate Chorale. Prior to his UMaine appointment, Parker was an assistant professor of music education at the University of Southern Mississippi. He […]
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Graham Van Goffrier, a physics major from Norwell, Massachusetts, has been named the 2018 valedictorian at the University of Maine. “Being selected as valedictorian for my graduating class is the highest honor that I can imagine during my time here,” Van Goffrier says. “I am most appreciative of the constant support of my professors, family […]
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WABI (Channel 5) advanced a free public concert by the Kaohsiung American School (KAS) String Orchestra of Taiwan at the University of Maine. More than 20 students are a part of the group and more than half of them are ninth and eighth grade students, WABI reported. KAS is a private, nonprofit, co-educational PreK–12 institution […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported on the University of Maine Concert Band’s inaugural “Concert for a Cause” at the Collins Center for the Arts. The band, directed by Philip Edelman, headlined an evening of music, storytelling and fundraising. Proceeds from donations, merchandise and a bake sale went to EMMC Champion the Cure Challenge, which supports local […]
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WVII (Channel 7) reported 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. The Orono High School band and Old Town’s […]
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The Kaohsiung American School (KAS) String Orchestra will perform at the University of Maine on March 30. The 7:30 p.m. performance in Minsky Recital Hall also will feature the University of Maine Orchestra. Pieces to be performed include “Flight of The Bumblebee” by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, “Marche Slav” by Pyotr Tchaikovsky, “Russian Sailor’s Dance” by Reinhold […]
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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 […]
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Hometown: Brewer, Maine She studies music education and performance. I love music, I always have. I think being in bands helped me to be able to talk with people after I was homeschooled. I want to pass that passion and encouragement to others and watch them grow as people. I like to go out with […]
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The University Singers, a 60-voice choral ensemble under the direction of Francis John Vogt at the University of Maine, will embark on its annual spring tour March 13–15. The group will travel throughout Maine and Vermont, performing each day at high school assemblies, as well as offering choral workshops with high school singers. Evening concerts […]
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