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 upcoming performance will mark the end of an era in the University of Maine’s School of Performing Arts. Dr. Stuart Marrs, longtime professor in the Division of Music and leader of UMaine’s Percussion Ensemble, will lead the latter group for the final time in their upcoming concert. The performance is scheduled for April […]
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Due to impending weather concerns, the Symphonic Band’s touring show scheduled for April 5 at 7 PM at Nokomis High School in Newport has been cancelled.
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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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THEATRE AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT Auditions for Blue Horses, the Spring 2019 touring production, will take place on Saturday, January 26th, 2:00-4:00 pm in the Black Box Theatre. Callbacks will follow on the same day from 4:00-5:00 pm. If you would like to audition, please reserve a 10-minute slot on the sign-up sheet in the SPA Office. Monologues […]
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STUDENTS OF UMAINE: Alex Kenney from Scituate, Massachusetts The sophomore music education major with a vocal concentration was born in Vienna, Austria. He’s also lived in Russia and Kazakhstan. This summer, Kenney interned at the Latvian Academy of Culture through the American Latvian Association in Riga, Latvia. “Music has been a part of me my […]
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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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History of Jazz will be offered in the Spring 2018 semester! History of Jazz is listed in the UMaine Catalog under MUS 298 — Special Subjects in Music, Section 001. Taught by Jay Bregman, this course is recommended for all B.A. music students, particularly Jazz concentrators, B.M. in Performance students, and music minors! The course explores […]
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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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