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Soleil Haung-Dale and Dex Tremblay in the crewe center of the arts.
26 Nov 2025

Lifted by Community, Inspired by Opportunity: How Music Talent Scholarship shapes the journey of two young musicians at USM’s Osher School of Music

posted in: Osher School Of Music, University news, USM Foundation |

Each year, the Osher School of Music hosts its annual Scholarship Gala, an evening that brings together community members, alums, and supporters to recognize … Read More

President Edmondson and Dr. Smith Embrace in gallery hall of Crewe Center
21 Nov 2025

President Edmondson Dedicates Crewe Center Practice Room in Honor of Longtime Mentor

posted in: Office of the President, Osher School Of Music, University news, USM Foundation |

University of Southern Maine President Jacqueline Edmondson was 17-years-old when she auditioned for the Piano Performance Program at Penn State. She felt the weight of … Read More

Members of Palaver strings lean on one another, each holding a violin or viola.
5 Nov 2025

Grammy-nominated Palaver Strings and International Tango Artist Heyni Solera to perform for the first time at the new Crewe Center for the Arts

posted in: Osher School Of Music, Press releases, Visual and Performing Arts |

Portland-based chamber orchestra Palaver Strings presents Port City, a program of tango music featuring bandoneon visionary Heyni Solera as soloist and composer, as part … Read More

Crewe Center for the Arts Ribbon Cutting
2 Oct 2025

USM Celebrates Grand Opening of Crewe Center for the Arts in Portland

posted in: Art Gallery, College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, Department of Theatre, Kate Cheney Chappell '83 Center for Book Arts, Office of Admissions, Osher School Of Music, University news, USM Foundation, Visual and Performing Arts |

The University of Southern Maine officially opened the Crewe Center for the Arts, a 40,000-square-foot facility that transforms how students learn, and how the … Read More