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Just Friends and Beyond: Osher Jazz Ensemble Directed by Chris Oberholtzer

The OSOM Jazz Ensemble will be performing an eclectic concert of big band literature featuring music from the libraries of the Artie Shaw Orchestra, the Buddy Rich Big Band, the Duke Ellington Orchestra as well as music written by jazz luminaries such as Bill Holman, Mike Stern, Ellen Rowe and Craig Skeffington.

Eurydice Rising

  Eurydice Rising April 4-8, 2023 Russell Hall, Gorham Directed by Rachel Price Cooper Assistant Directed by Malinda Haslett Musical Direction by Scott Wheatley Choreographed by Jessie Laurita-Spanglet  The Osher School of Music and the Department of Theatre and DanceRead More

The Portland Piano Extravaganza

The “Portland Piano Extravaganza,” features pianists from the studio of Laura Kargul, will be held at St. Luke’s Cathedral at 143 State Street in Portland on Sunday, April 30 at 3 p.m. The program will include solo works by Schubert, Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Ravel and Prokofiev.

Vocal Jazz Ensemble Directed by Amanda Roswick

Join USM Vocal Jazz for an evening of swingin’ music with performances from our larger group, The Sharp Elevens, our chamber sextet, and a variety of soloists! Tickets are $10 general, $5 students, seniors, USM employees and alumni.  This liveRead More

Ally Hawkins Graduate Piano Pedagogy Lecture Recital

  A lecture recital considering the piano performance practices of the Classical, Romantic, and Impressionism periods of music. Works by Haydn, Chopin, and Debussy to be included. This event is free and open to the public, in-person and live-streamed. YouRead More

Nate Johengen and Jorge Allen Junior Saxophone Recital

  Students of Barry Saunders, Nate Johengen and Jorge Allen present their junior recital honoring his musical influences throughout his life. Hear the music of Chick Webb, Luiz Bonfa, Michael Brecker, Craig Skeffington, and more! Nate will be joined byRead More

Oliver Waterman Classical Guitar Graduate Recital

  A classical guitar student of José Manuel Lezcano, Oliver’s 2nd graduate recital will feature works by Sor, Bach, Boccherini, etc. and even one of his own compositions. This event is free and open to the public, in-person and live-streamed.Read More