The University of Maine Singers have recently returned from a whirlwind trip across the Atlantic, seeing sights and singing songs all across Italy. The trip, which took place from May 26 to June 7, was a return to tradition for the choral group; the annual excursions went on hiatus for several years before roaring back […]
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An opera composed by one of UMaine’s own is getting the silver screen treatment, courtesy of a Massachusetts-based opera company. Beth Wiemann, professor of music and director of the McGillicuddy Humanities Center, wrote the music and libretto for “I Give You My Home,” a work inspired by the life and work of Rose Standish Nichols. […]
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Once a Singer, Always a Singer! UMaine Singers, Alumni, Families, and Friends REGISTER NOW! UMaine Singers & Alumni Spring Concert: Celebrating Dennis Cox Current ensemble members and alumni come together for a concert honoring Professor Emeritus and long-time University Singers Conductor, Dr. Dennis “DC” Cox. Audience general admission $12, all fees included. Free with a […]
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Stupid F##king Bird Sort of adapted from The Seagull by Anton Chekov Written by Aaron Posner Open Auditions for the School of Performing Arts’ spring production of “Stupid F##king Bird” will be held: Thursday, November 30 6:00pm Black Box Theatre, Class of 1944 Hall Cold readings will be available, but you may also prepare a […]
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Auditions are open for the fall productions of L’Histoire du soldat and Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. L’Histoire du soldat (Performances October 27-29) Audition Schedule and Instructions: Wednesday, Aug. 30, 6:00pm, Al Cyrus Pavilion Actors arrive at 6:00pm to sign in and prepare for auditions. Please be on time. Thursday, Aug. 31 Call Backs. The audition […]
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Grammy-nominated and internationally recognized mezzo-soprano D’Anna Fortunato will celebrate Maine composers in a Sept. 23 concert at the University of Maine School of Performing Arts. Taking the Minsky Recital Hall stage with Fortunato for the 7:30 p.m., “Mostly Maine Composers” concert will be Peter H. Bloom, multiple flutes; Thomas Hill, clarinet; and Mary Jane Rupert, […]
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This years Chamber Music Institute will conclude with a performance in Minsky Recital Hall on Saturday, August 6 at 7 p.m. with guest soloist Jin Suk Yu of the New York Philharmonic! Yu will play Mendelssohn violin Concerto in e minor, accompanied by the Chamber Music Institute Orchestra, conducted by Anatole Wieck. A member of […]
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The University of Maine’s premier all male choral ensemble presents their Spring concert, conducted by Daniel Williams, and featuring a special performance by the Hampden Academy Chamber Singers. Tickets to this performance are $9 or free with student MaineCard. Buy Tickets. Box office: 207.581.1755
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Dog Sees God: Confessions of a Teenage Blockhead, an “ unauthorized parody”, imagines characters from the popular comic strip Peanuts as teenagers. When CB’s dog dies from rabies, CB begins to question the existence of an afterlife. His best friend is too burnt out to provide any coherent speculation; his sister has gone goth; his […]
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The annual spring tour of the University of Maine Symphonic Band April 6-9 will feature 10 free public performances, including school assemblies and community concerts. The Symphonic Band, directed by Christopher White, is an auditioned group of 45 woodwind, brass and percussion performers with a repertoire that spans nearly 250 years. The band will feature […]
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