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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Our annual spring tour of the 66-member University Singers from the University of Maine will include performances at high schools, churches and a community college in four states, March 7–12. Free public concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. at the following locations: March 7, Winnisquam Regional High School, Tilton, New Hampshire; March 8, James and Betty […]
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The most recently published School of Performing Arts E-Newsletter had a pretty big mistake. Oops! Thanks for letting us know. What would we do without you? Here’s the truth. The Maine Steiners is the male al cappella group that consists of auditioned University Singer’s members, not the Black Bear Men’s Chorus. However both are great and have upcoming performance dates! […]
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DUE TO THIS WEEKEND’S WEATHER PREDICTIONS, THIS RECITAL HAS BEEN CANCELED. An alternate date has not yet been determined. Longtime friends and fellow music colleagues, Liz Downing, flute, and Ginger Yang Hwalek, piano will present a recital of favorite pieces on Sunday, February 15 at 2:00 in Minsky Recital Hall. The program will include […]
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In an out of the ordinary faculty recital, Dr. Jack Burt, Associate Professor of Trumpet at the University of Maine, will perform 3 trumpet concertos with orchestra on February 26th at 7:30 PM in Minsky Recital Hall. Local professional musicians, fellow UMaine faculty members and students will form the orchestra and accompany Dr. Burt. The […]
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LAURA ARTESANI • DAN BARRETT • KEVIN BIRCH • JACK BURT • LIZ DOWNING • NOREEN SILVER • PHILLIP SILVER • ANATOLE WIECK • BETH WIEMANN Nine school of Performing Arts faculty members will perform a program featuring a mix of Baroque and contemporary chamber music with compositions by Castérède, Castella, Gordon Jacob and James […]
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Yesterday, touring Broadway performer, Merritt David Janes, hosted a master class with select community high school and college students. Students were coached in musical techniques after singing for DJ. The master class was open to the public and roughly 60 students and community members were in attendance. Originally from Colchester Vermont, Janes is a graduate of the […]
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The UMaine Jazz Ensemble is a 20 piece band directed by Dr. Jack Burt. Jazz Ensemble performs several times each semester, both on campus and throughout the state of Maine. Additionally, for the last 12 years the Jazz Ensemble has performed a live 2 hour radio broadcast from the studios of Maine Public Radio, which […]
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Oratorio Society is a mixed choral ensemble comprised of members from the community and university students. The ensemble performs large choral-orchestral masterworks. Minsky Recital Hall Nov 16 • 7:30PM Tickets: $9 • Free with Student MaineCard Box office: 207.581.1755
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UMaine Collegiate Chorale is a student conducted choir also consisting of Chamber Choir singers. They have a beautiful program planned for you and would love for you to join them! Minsky Recital Hall Nov 15 • 7:30PM Tickets: $9 • Free with Student MaineCard Box office: 207.581.1755
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