Percussion Ensemble’s performance posted in BDN
The Bangor Daily News carried a community announcement about the University of Maine Percussion Ensemble’s performance for Piscataquis Community Elementary School students April 13.
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Media review performance by Bangor Symphony Orchestra, UMaine choral groups
The Ellsworth American and Bangor Daily News reviewed the annual spring concert featuring the Bangor Symphony Orchestra and singers from University of Maine choral groups. More than 120 members of the Oratorio Society and University Singers joined the orchestra for the performance that was conducted by Lucas Richman. The combined choruses were made up of […]
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Katie Dube: Finding true self through theatre
While searching for the perfect college, Katie Dube knew she wanted to attend an institution that would allow her to pursue her love of theatre, as well as her interest in teaching English. “When I visited the University of Maine for the first time, I realized it was the first university I had been to […]
Read moreSPA students to take part in ‘Dancing for the Stars’ fundraiser
Six dance students from the University of Maine School of Performing Arts will participate in the Phillips-Strickland House’s “Dancing for the Stars” fundraiser. The event will take place Saturday, April 8 at the Anah Shriners Facility, 1404 Broadway in Bangor. The fundraiser begins at 6 p.m. with a social hour, followed by the dance competition […]
Read moreThe County publishes profile on music performance major
The County published a University of Maine student profile on Kyle Goupille, a fourth-year music performance major. Goupille showcased his skills as the featured trumpet soloist in the UMaine Symphonic Band’s spring tour. The tour included a performance at Presque Isle Middle School, Goupille’s alma mater. At UMaine’s 215th Commencement on May 13, Goupille will […]
Read moreMaine Masque to present ‘Almost, Maine’
The University of Maine’s dramatic club, Maine Masque, will present four performances of “Almost, Maine” on the Hauck Auditorium stage, April 6–9. “Almost, Maine” was written by John Cariani, a native of Presque Isle, and premiered at the Portland Stage Co. in 2004. The play is made up of nine shorter plays that explore love […]
Read moreUMaine Symphonic Band’s free Houlton concert advanced in The County
The County published an article ahead of the University of Maine Symphonic Band’s free concert in Houlton. The group teamed up with McGill’s Community Band of Houlton for the March show, according to the article.
Read moreSchool Band and Orchestra names White one of 50 music directors who make a difference
School Band and Orchestra magazine included Christopher White, director of sports bands and a lecturer in music at the University of Maine, in its 19th annual list of “50 directors who make a difference.” An interview with White was included in the December 2016 issue of the magazine. “There are two things we always want […]
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Kyle Goupille: Trumpeting success
When Kyle Goupille first decided that he wanted to play an instrument, he chose the trombone. But he was in fifth grade and at that time, too short to reach all the slide positions on the trombone. “My mother wisely pointed out that there are just three valves on the trumpet — and (that I […]
Read moreFOX 22 features Screamin’ Pep Band
FOX 22 did a two-part feature on the Screamin’ Black Bears Pep Band. The band, directed by Christopher White, seeks to elevate men’s ice hockey and men’s and women’s basketball games into must-attend events. White says the pep band is part of the fabric of athletic contests and senior Jay Baines, a snare drummer, says […]
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