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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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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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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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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