School of Music
As the only School of Music in a public university in New England, we offer a personalized and opportunity-based approach to educating musicians, featuring a faculty of distinguished performers, teachers, scholars, and mentors. Learn more about School of Music.
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AUDITION for the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra
August 30, Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra invites USM and community musicians to audition for 2017-2018 membership.
2017 All State Boot Camp
On October 7 USM Artist Faculty lead masterclasses in preparation of the 2018 All State Auditions. Register online beginning August 10.
Highlights
VISITING ARTIST: Adam Swanson, Ragtime Piano
Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the music of one of the world's foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more.
Kimberly Lehmann, viola and Chiharu Naruse, piano
September 29, 2017 at 8 p.m. Kimberly Lehmann, viola and Chiharu Naruse, piano, FACULTY CONCERT SERIES.
Old-Fashioned Outdoor Band Concert
October 7, Join the USM and surrounding communities on the lawn of Corthell Hall for an old New England favorite!
Laura Kargul in Recital: A Night at the Opera
Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m. Laura Kargul in Recital - A Night at the Opera, FACULTY CONCERT SERIES
Barry Saunders “Classically Sax”
Barry Saunders “Classically Sax” FACULTY CONCERT SERIES
Portland Jazz Orchestra
Friday, November 17 at 8 p.m Portland Jazz Orchestra directed by Christopher Oberholtzer. FACULTY CONCERT SERIES
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2017-2018 Season
Welcome to our Fall 2017 season of musical performances and educational opportunities. Get your calendar out, and plan to spend some time with us.
News
Organist and USM grad student to perform at Lewiston basilica
USM Music alumna Megan Marino ‘05 and husband featured in Boulder Daily Camera article on international success as opera singers
Three USM singers honored as 2017 Young Stars of Maine
BAFTA award-winning composer, sound designer, guitarist Jim Bonney to premiere concerto during artist residency at USM - May 3-6
'Molded by the Flow' world premiere receives extensive media recognition
USM School of Music presents annual Spring Youth Ensembles Instrumental Concert on April 13 at Merrill Auditorium
USM Chamber Singers, music students, faculty selected to present and perform at 2017 Eastern Division Conference
'Molded by the Flow' - a collaborative performance with USM School of Music and Departments of Theatre and Art opens April 14
Events
Aug
30
Wed
AUDITION for the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra
7:30 PM, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Sep
19
Tue
VISITING ARTIST: Adam Swanson, Ragtime Piano
7:30 PM, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Sep
29
Fri
FACULTY CONCERT SERIES: Kimberly Lehmann, viola and Chiharu Naruse, piano
8:00 PM, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Sep
30
Sat
Rachel Shukan Senior Voice Recital
2:00 PM, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus
Sep
30
Sat
Graduate Recital: Nell Britton, Piano
8:00 PM, Corthell Concert Hall, USM Gorham Campus