Composers Ensemble
Composers Ensemble
Gorham, ME
The Composers Ensemble begins each semester with a different mix of instruments and no music. Throughout the semester, the student composers in the group write and the players rehearse, and the composers edit, and again and again throughout the semester a full concert of original works is developed…
Saturday, December 7 2024
7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Vocal Jazz Concert
Vocal Jazz Concert
Gorham, ME
Join the USM Vocal Jazz Ensembles for a night of swingin' music! From classic jazz standards to The Beatles to modern compositions, arrangements old and new, you're sure to get up on your feet and groove with us! Directed by Amanda Roswick.
Thursday, December 5 2024
7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Faculty Concert Series: "Stuff We Dig"
Faculty Concert Series: "Stuff We Dig"
Gorham, ME
Join us as we open our 2024–2025 season with some swing! The USM Faculty Jazz Ensemble will perform a collection of some of their favorite original compositions and arrangements that have been influenced by jazz luminaries such as Clifford Brown, Art Blakey, Dexter Gordon, Antonio Carlos Jobim as …
Friday, September 27 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Youth Ensembles Fall Concert
Youth Ensembles Fall Concert
Portland, ME
The Portland Youth Ensembles, Portland’s outstanding regional youth music performance program, will perform its annual Fall instrumental concert at Merrill Auditorium on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7 p.m. Admission is by donation. Donations can be made in person or online. Suggested donation is $10…
Monday, November 4 2024
7:00 PM
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9:30 PM
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Jazz Ensemble Concert
Gorham, ME
The Osher School of Music Jazz Ensemble will be performing an eclectic concert of big band literature. Directed by Dr. Chris Oberholtzer.
Thursday, November 14 2024
7:30 PM
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9:00 PM
Songs for a New World
Songs for a New World
Gorham, ME
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD Music & Lyrics by Jason Robert Brown Stage & Music direction by Ed Reichert Choreography by Vanessa Beyland "It's about one moment!" SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD is a contemporary song cycle inspired by all who have ever faced the challenges of change - examining life, love and …
Fri, Nov 1 2024
7:30 PM
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Mon, Nov 4 2024
4:00 PM
Faculty Concert Series: Laura Kargul and the Portland String Quartet
Faculty Concert Series: Laura Kargul and the Portland String Quartet
Gorham, ME
Pianist Laura Kargul joins the Portland String Quartet for a concert featuring the brilliant Dvorak Piano Quintet. Also on the program: Caroline Shaw’s “Entr’acte” and Haydn’s String Quartet in C Major, Op. 20 No. 2.
Sunday, October 6 2024
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
Student Ensemble Series: "Joyous Sounds"
Student Ensemble Series: "Joyous Sounds"
Portland, ME
Join the Osher School of Music Choral Program for the time-treasured Joyous Sounds concert, introducing new Director of Choral Activities Dr. Kyle Nielsen. This season, Joyous Sounds will examine the role and definition of Advent not only as part of the liturgical calendar but as a catalytic arriva…
Tuesday, December 3 2024
7:30 PM
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9:30 PM
Osher Wind Ensemble
Osher Wind Ensemble
Gorham, ME
The final fall performance from the Osher Wind Ensemble, conducted by Dr. Will Kinne. Program to be be announced.
Saturday, November 16 2024
2:00 PM
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3:30 PM
