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FALL CALENDAR 2009
To request a printed copy of our fall events calendar,
please call (207) 780-5265.
For ticket reservations or more information please call the Music Box
Office at (207)
780-5555.
Ticket price breakdown means: $15 for general public; $10 for seniors and USM
employees; and $5 for students/children.
Or: $6 for general public; $3 for seniors and
students/children.
SEPTEMBER
Friday,
September 25, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Series
“Brahms and
His Three Muses”
Corthell Concert Hall, USM
Gorham
The maternal, sensual and spiritual mystique pervades this all-Brahms concert.
Led by violinist Robert Lehmann, the program features the melancholy and
sublime “Horn Trio” and sensuous, passionate “G Major String Sextet,” two works
in which Brahms, the eternal bachelor, got in touch with his 'feminine side'.
Joining him will be John Boden, principal horn of the PSO, pianist Chicharu Naruse,
violinist Dino Liva, violists,
Kimberly Lehmann and Laurie Kennedy, and cellists Jim Kennedy and USM School of
Music Director, Scott Harris. $15/$10/$5
Sponsored by USM Music Advisory Board
Saturday,
September 26, 1 p.m.
Old-Fashioned
Outdoor Concert with USM Concert Band
Outside Corthell Hall
Bring the family and lawn chairs to enjoy the USM Concert Band, conducted by Peter
Martin, performing its 7th annual old-fashioned concert on the green outside Corthell Hall, Gorham. A barbeque lunch at
old-fashioned prices will be available starting at noon, rain or shine. Free (Rain/cold weather concert site: Brooks Dining Center) Free.
Sponsored by ARAMARK
Sunday, September 27, 5 p.m.
Student Recital
Jason Giacomazzo,
Sr. Recital, Saxophone.
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
OCTOBER
Friday, October 9, 8 p.m.
Student Recital
Josh Newton, Composition.
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Friday, October 16 public concert, 8 p.m.
Special
Multi-cultural residency
Afro-Cuban and Latin American Jazz
Corthell Hall, USM Gorham
Jazz musicians from several Latin American countries will join guitarist Gary Wittner in
a multi-cultural exploration of jazz and traditional music. The residency
includes rehearsals with the USM Jazz Ensemble on Thursday, workshops and a
concert on Friday ($15/$10/$5), plus a free lecture/demonstration at 2 p.m.
Monday, Oct. 19, in Theatre's Russell Hall.
Supported by
USM Cultural Affairs Committee
Friday, October 23, 8 p.m.
Student Recital
Matt
Davis/ Brian Tingdahl, Sr. Recital. Trumpet / Voice
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Saturday, October 24, 2 p.m.
Student Recital
Sarah Montalvo,
Sr. Recital.
Voice
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Saturday, October 24, 5 p.m.
Student Recital
Jesslyn Thomas, Sr. Recital. Voice
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Sunday, October 25, 3 p.m.
USM Wind
Ensemble
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
This elite woodwind ensemble, under the direction of Peter Martin, will perform
an outstanding selection of music for winds. $6/$3
Friday –
Sunday, October 30 – November 1
8 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday
Musical
Theater
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Music and lyrics by William Finn; book by Rachel Sheinkin
Directed by Edward Reichert
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
An irresistible and hilarious new musical comedy finds six quirky adolescents
competing in a fictional spelling bee, run by three equally quirky grown-ups,
who learn that winning isn't everything and losing doesn't necessarily make you
a loser. This tuneful, offbeat, and at times heartwarming show offers audience
members the chance to become part of the action as on-stage spellers. One of
the first Maine collegiate productions that is certain to be a bona fide crowd
pleaser! $15/$10/$5.
NOVEMBER
Friday,
November 6, 8 p.m.
Spotlight
Series
Laura Kargul, piano
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
A solo recital featuring the American premiere of a long-lost work by the young
César Franck – the charming virtuoso showpiece, “Souvenirs d’Aix-la-Chapelle”; Liszt's monumental opera paraphrase, “Réminiscences de Norma”; Mozart's exquisite set
of variations on an aria by Gluck, "Unser dummer Pöbel meint;" and – in celebration
of the Felix Mendelssohn bicentennial – a selection of poetic gems from
his “Songs Without Words.” $15/$10/$5.
Saturday,
November 7, all day
New England
Area Collegiate MENC Symposium
Corthell Hall
Includes guest speakers and presentations by Collegiate MENC students and Music
Education faculty from New England area colleges and universities.
Saturday, November 7, 8 p.m.
Student Recital
Laura Manduca /
Craig Ouellette, Sr Recital. Clarinet / Trumpet
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Monday, November 9, 7:30 p.m. CANCELLED
Studio Recital
Trumpet Students of
Betty Rines
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Friday,
November 13, 1 p.m.
Lecture –
Guest artist, world renowned trumpet virtuoso, Byron Stripling.
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free
Presented in cooperation
with Portland Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Stripling will be performing with
PSO Pops, Nov 14th & 15th.
A Tribute to Louis
Armstrong
Friday, November
13, 7:30 p.m.
Spotlight
Series
“The Creation” by Franz Joseph Haydn
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
God said, "Let there be
light! And there was light... and it was good!" The Southern Maine
Symphony Orchestra and USM Chorale welcome soloists John Coons ’07, and Malcolm
Smith, and others, for an inspirational performance of Haydn's greatest
masterpiece in honor of the composer's 200th anniversary. Don’t miss this
powerful and uplifting setting of Genesis – from the magical
representation of Chaos; to the creation of the
heavens and earth, flora and fauna, and man. All six days -- one night only!
Robert Lehmann conducts. $12 suggested donation at the door.
Sponsored
by Downeast; Head and Associates; McDonald Page & Co LLC; Murray, Plumb & Murray
Saturday, November 14, 5 p.m.
Studio Recital
Musical Theatre Vocal
Students of Edward Reichert
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Monday, November 16, 7:30 p.m. CANCELLED
Studio Recital
Vocal Students of Bruce Fithian
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Thursday,
November 19, 7:30 p.m.
USM Youth
Ensembles
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Talented young musicians from all over Maine make up the USM Youth
Ensembles which include the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by
Robert Lehmann; the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by Peter Martin;
the Portland Young People’s String Consort, conducted by Deborah Dabcyznski;
and the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, conducted by Dino Liva.
$6/$3 suggested donation at the door.
With support
from the Sam L. Cohen
Foundation
Friday,
November 20, 8 p.m.
USM Vocal
Jazz Ensemble
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
Michele Hansen Snow directs the hip and appealing USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
$6/$3
Saturday, November 21, 2 p.m.
Student Recital
Benjamin Appel /
Kristina Barker, Sr Recital. Saxophone / Voice
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Saturday, November 21, 5 p.m.
Studio Recital
Flute Students of Jean Rosenblum
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Saturday, November 21, 8 p.m.
Graduate
Showcase Recital
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
Our talented graduate students perform music in a wide
variety of styles and instruments. Free
Sunday,
November 22, 2 p.m.
USM Concert
Band
McCormack Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School
Peter Martin conducts USM’s largest ensemble, the USM Concert
Band. $6/$3
Sunday,
November 22, 5 p.m.
Studio Recital
Vocal Students of Ellen Chickering
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Sunday, November 22, 8 p.m.
Student Recital
Julia
Hillman-Forbush, Sr Recital. Jazz Voice
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
Monday, November 23, 7:30 p.m.
Studio Recital
Trombone Ensemble
Corthell Hall, Gorham Campus. Free.
DECEMBER
Tuesday,
December 1, 7:30 p.m.
Joyous Sounds for a Festive Season
Immanuel Baptist Church, 156 High St., Portland
The USM Chamber Singers, conducted by Robert Russell, present an annual tradition:
sounds of the season sung by USM’s premiere a cappella ensemble. Suggested donation $9 at the door.
Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford
Savings Institution
Thursday,
December 3, 7:30 p.m.
USM Jazz
Ensembles
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
The USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by Chris Oberholtzer and the Lab Jazz Ensemble, directed
by Doug Owens, will present an evening of traditional and contemporary works
for big band. $6/$3
Friday,
December 4, 5:30 – 10 p.m.
Season of
Light: ‘Tis A Gift
19th Annual Holiday Music Scholarship Gala
Abromson Community Education Center, USM Portland
A glittering prelude to the holiday season! Festive dinner with cocktails,
great music, a tremendous live auction and raffle with fabulous prizes ... then
enjoy a centerpiece concert that features our talented students.
$90 per person. Reservations required. Call 780-5003
or visit the web site for information and reservation form:
www.usm.maine.edu/music/holiday09
Sponsored by: Portland Volvo
& Portland
Saab
Saturday,
December 5, 8 p.m.
USM Composers Showcase
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
A concert of original contemporary/classical music, directed by Daniel Sonenberg.
Free.
Sunday,
December 6, 2 p.m.
Opera
Workshop
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham
Our talented opera students perform selected scenes directed by Ellen Chickering.
$6/$3
