School of Music
Excellence is the hallmark of the School of Music, offering a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating University musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. Learn more about School of Music.
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USM Youth Ensembles Auditions
Youth Ensemble auditions are still open. Fill out an application for more details.
2021 Honors Recital Selections: Isobel Gauthier
Isobel Gauthier performs Scherzo No. 4 in E Major, Op. 54 by: Frédéric Chopin for the 2021 Honors Recital
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School of Music on Youtube.com
Check out the incredible work from the School of Music on our Youtube page
Opera Workshop Presents: The Magic Flute
The Magic Flute by Mozart
Presented via live stream April 16th & 18th
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2021 Summer Graduate Courses
Summer graduate courses in the School of Music begin in late June.
One Voice | Fall 2020 USM MaineStreet Ensemble
The USM MaineStreet vocal ensemble performs 'One Voice' as part of the Fall 2020 Vocal Jazz Ensemble Concert
A Tisket, A Tasket | Fall 2020 USM Jazz Ensemble
A Tisket A Tasket
By: Ella Fitzgertald/Al Feldman
adapted by Klaus Lessmann
Soloist: Roisin Strickland, vocalist
Fall 2020 Trumpet Ensemble Selections: Yesterday by: The Beatles
The USM Trumpet Ensemble performs 'Yesterday' by: The Beatles. This was recorded for the Fall 2020 Instrumental Ensembles Concert.
News
USM receives $5 million gift from the Crewe Foundation to fund Center for the Arts
USM music, theater camps return to the stage
Valentines from Better Times - Laura Kargul and Ronald Lantz
School of Music Gala Donation Match from the Bob Crewe Foundation
Faculty Trombone Instructor Featured by Springfield Symphony Orchestra
Hunter ’23 wins famed Nordica Scholarship for excellence in classical singing
UMaine System reports low COVID rate among campuses
Despite the pandemic, USM’s School of Music didn't miss a beat with spring 2020 performances
The University of Southern Maine Composers Ensemble Releases a new full-length album: Will There Be a Spring?
Events
Sep
24
Fri
Faculty Concert Series: La Voix Humaine featuring Malinda Haslett
8:00 PM, Corthell Hall
Sep
30
Thu
Celebrating Diversity: Hispanic Heritage Month
8:00 PM, Corthell Hall
Oct
15
Fri
Laura Kargul in Concert: The Classical Embrace of Other Lands, Other Cultures
8:00 PM, Corthell Hall
Oct
22
Fri
Celebrating Diversity: LGBTQIA+
8:00 PM, Corthell Hall
Nov
5
Fri
Charlie Christensen and the USM Faculty Jazz Ensemble
8:00 PM, Corthell Hall