University of Southern Maine

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, January 31, 2009 Flood Senior Recial 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham campus

FEBRUARY

CLASSICAL
Sunday, February 8, 3 p.m. (Snow date Monday Feb. 9 at 7:30 p.m.)
The Portland String Quartet with pianist Laura Kargul
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Laura Kargul joins the Portland String Quartet in a concert commemorating the 40th anniversary of the PSQ. The PSQ’s program includes Mozart’s String Quartet in G Major, K387; Walter Piston’s String Quartet No. 1; and the sweepingly romantic Piano Quintet by Cesar Franck. ($15 / $10 / $5)
Press Release with Photo

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, February 13, 2009 Hunt/Chandler Recital 8 p.m., Cortherl Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, February 28, 2009 Kirby/Engstrom Recital 2 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, February 28, 2009 Garthoff/Vogel Junior Recital 8 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

MARCH

STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, March 1, 2009 Duquette Graduate Recital 5 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, March 6, 2009 Maria Wagner Graduate Recital, Clarinet 8 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 Thomas Metz Senior Recital, Jazz Guitar 7:30 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

CLASSICAL / OPERA
March 13 – March 21
March 13, 14, 19, 20, & 21 7:30 p.m.; Sunday matinee, March 15, 2 p.m.
(High school matinee with piano, 10 a.m. March 17. $5.)
“Suor Angelica” and “Gianni Schicchi”
Two One-Act Operas by Giacomo Puccini
Russell Hall, USM Gorham campus
These two one-act operas (sung in English) have contrasting themes – a tragedy with hope, and a comedy of deception – but both are graced with the melodic, emotional music of Puccini. In celebration of his 150th year! Assunta Kent, stage director; Ellen Chickering, musical director; Robert Lehmann, conductor. A co-production with the USM Department of Theatre
Tickets $20/$14/$10. Call the Theater Box Office – 780-5151.
Sponsored by USM Music Patrons
Press Release with photos

APRIL

JAZZ
Friday, April 3, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Concert Series
“21st Century Swing”
Timothy O’Dell, saxophone
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Nationally acclaimed USM faculty saxophonist and composer, Tim O’Dell, is joined by New England jazz luminaries in a concert of hard swingin’ jazz chestnuts with a 21st century flair. $15/$10/$5.
Sponsored by WBRC Architects and Engineers.
Press Release

CLASSICAL / JAZZ
Saturday, April 4, 8 p.m.
32nd Annual Honors Recital
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
The Annual Honors Recital is the School of Music’s way of recognizing excellence in student solo performance. A music student must be nominated and selected by audition to perform. Reservations highly recommended. Free.
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, April 5, 2009 Peter Eberhardt/Charles Sichterman Junior Recital, Jazz Brass & Jazz Percussion 2 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, April 5, 2009 Reichert Studio Recital 5 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Tuesday, April 7, 2009 Wind Quintet, 7:30 p.m., Free.

STUDENT RECITAL
Thursday, April 9, 2009 Ian Scott Graduate Recital, Piano 7:30 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, April 10, 2009 Megan Martelle Senior Recital, Violin 8 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

CLASSICAL
Saturday, April 11, 5 p.m.
Graduate Showcase Recital
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Featuring our outstanding graduate students. Free

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, April 11, 2009 Austin Hodges/Julia Hillman-Forbush Junior Recital, Jazz Percussion & Jazz Voice 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Monday, April 13, 2009 Trombone Choir 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

STUDENT RECITAL
Tuesday, April 14, 2009 Guitar Ensemble studio recital, 7:30 p.m., Free

CLASSICAL
Thursday, April 16, 7:30 p.m.
USM Youth Ensembles
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
The USM Youth Ensembles include the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, guest conducted by Ferdinand Liva; 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 Dan Keller. $6/$3 suggested donation at the door.
With support from the Sam L. Cohen Foundation
Press Release

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL
Friday, April 17, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Concert Series
Faculty Composers’ Concert
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Composers on the USM School of Music faculty are featured in this special evening of new music. They include Tom Bucci, Bruce Fithian, Nancy Gunn, Scott Harris, Tim O’Dell, Daniel Sonenberg, and the late Joe Packales – coordinated by Sonenberg. $15/$10/$5.
Press Release

CLASSICAL / VOCAL
Saturday, April 18, 5 p.m.
USM Chorale
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
USM’s largest vocal group, the USM Chorale directed by Robert Russell, will perform beloved works for voice. The centerpiece for the concert will be John Rutter's “Requiem” with a small instrumental ensemble. Other shorter works from American composers Eric Whitacre, Paul Halley, Daniel Gawthrop, and Nick Page will complete the program. $6/$3
Press Release

CLASSICAL / POPS
Sunday, April 19, 2 p.m.
USM Concert Band
McCormack Performing Arts Center, Gorham High School
Peter Martin conducts the powerful USM Concert Band in a selection of music for winds. $6/$3
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Monday, April 20, 2009 Rosenblum Flute Studio Recital 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 Shrin Hunold Graduate Recital, Piano 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

STUDENT RECITAL
Thursday, April 23, 2009 Tyler Card Senior Recital, Jazz Saxaphone 7:30 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

CONTEMPORARY CLASSICAL
Friday, April 24, 8 p.m.
USM Student Composers Showcase
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Featuring the USM Composers’ Ensemble and Friends, this concert presents premieres of new music written by student composers -- ranging from classical, to jazz, to pop – in this always-exciting event directed by Daniel Sonenberg. Free.

CLASSICAL / VOCAL
Saturday, April 25, 5 p.m.
USM Chamber Singers
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
The acclaimed, globe-trotting Chamber Singers, under the direction of Robert Russell, will perform a program that includes Morten Lauridsen's "Chansons des Roses"; madrigals from Claudio Monteverdi and William Hawley; a setting of American tunes by USM professor Bruce Fithian; a group of Shaker songs arranged by New Hampshire composer Kevin Siegfried; and a selection of world music. $6/$3
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, April 25, 2009 Cludia Tomsa Graduate Recital, Piano 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

CLASSICAL / POPS
Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m.
USM Wind Ensemble
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
This elite ensemble for wind and percussion, conducted by Peter Martin, always delights audiences with its professionalism and talent. $6/$3
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, April 26, 2009 Katherine Hall Junior Recital, Voice 5 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus  

 STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, April 26, 2009 Nicholas Wallace/Nicholas Rausch Junior Recital, Guitar 8 p.m., Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

JAZZ
Monday, April 27, 7:30 p.m.
Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
Recently featured on WCSH-TV’s program “207” this lively vocal ensemble is conducted by Michelle Snow. $6/$3
Press Release

JAZZ
Tuesday, April 28, 7:30 p.m.
USM Jazz Ensembles
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
The USM Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Chris Oberholtzer, and the USM Lab Jazz Ensemble, conducted by Doug Owens, $6/$3
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Wednesday, April 30, 2009 Rachel Braunstein/Jazmin DeRice Junior Recital, Voice 7:30 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus

MAY

STUDENT RECITAL
Friday, May 1, 10 a.m. Clarinet Studio Recital

ETHNIC / MULTI-CULTURAL MUSIC
Friday, May 1, 8 p.m.
Special Event
“Skordalia”: Traditional Greek music and Rembetica
Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus
This lively band from Boston takes its name from a favorite garlic dip – and promises its music will be just as zesty. Come hear the “santouri” and get up to dance during the final set. $15/$10/$5
With support from the USM Cultural Affairs Committee; USM Hellenic Initiatives; and the USM / Aegean Arts and Cultural Exchange
Press Release

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, May 2, 2009

CLASSICAL
Saturday, May 2, 8 p.m.
Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra,
Gorham Middle School
The SMSO will be guest conducted by Ferdinand Liva. $6/$3

MUSICAL THEATER
Sunday, May 3, 5 p.m.
Evenings at Abromson
A Musical Theatre Celebration!
Abromson Community Education Center, USM Portland campus
In partnership with Evenings at Abromson, the School of Music presents this evening of show tunes featuring musical theater majors, past and present. Directed by Edward Reichert, $15 / $10 for OLLI members. Call 780-5900.
Sponsored by Down East - Books * Magazine * Online
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STUDENT RECITAL
Sunday, May 3, 2009 George Eisenhauer Student Recital, Voice 8 p.m., Corthel Concert Hall, Gorham Campus, Free.

STUDENT RECITAL
Monday, May 4, 2009 7 p.m., Southern Maine Chamber Orchestra, Conductor: Craig Ouellette, Free, Corthell Concert Hall, Gorham Campus, Free.

YOUTH / VOCAL
Saturday, May 16, 7 p.m.
Southern Maine Children’s Chorus
Freeport Performing Arts Center
Lise Dunn conducts nearly 100 children in several choirs as part of this annual event, a USM Youth Ensembles program. Donations accepted.
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STUDENT RECITAL
Tuesday, May 19, 7:30 p.m.
Timothy Burns, Senior Recital, tuba. Free. Corthell Concert Hall.

STUDENT RECITAL
Saturday, May 30, 5 p.m.
JIllian Jacobs, Junior Recital, piano, Free. Cothell Concert Hall.