‘Eurydice Rising’ finds triumph in Greek tragedy
An ancient Greek myth is reimagined for a modern audience by giving equal attention to Eurydice’s emotional journey as Orpheus’ more traditional heroics.
‘Into the Woods’ allows fairy tale fan to release her inner witch
Sold-out shows deliver a storybook ending for “Into the Woods,” a joint production of the Theatre Department and the Osher School of Music.
Piano Student at Osher School of Music Wins Statewide Competition
Josie DiPhilippo, graduate student of Laura Kargul in piano performance, won the Hanna Powell Memorial Piano Competition held at the Sanford Performing Arts Center … Read More
VISITING ARTIST SERIES: Master Class with PSO Conductor, Eckart Preu
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The Osher School of Music at the University of Southern Maine, in collaboration with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, will present a master class with PSO Music Director Eckart Preu, featuring graduate students in choral, wind, and orchestral conducting.
Richard Pearson Thomas Master Class Features Student Composers and Vocalists
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Richard Pearson Thomas, composer and pianist, has a long list of credits to his name in the field of music and composing. The Osher … Read More
Award-winning Actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77 Named Honorary Chair of the Center for the Arts Campaign
The University of Southern Maine (USM) Foundation announced that actor and USM alum Tony Shalhoub ’77, has been named honorary chair of the USM Center for the Arts campaign.
Pianist Mesa Schubeck to perform as soloist with Midcoast Symphony Orchestra
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Osher School of Music student Mesa Schubeck, from Blue Hill, Maine, will perform the Piano Concerto in A Minor by Edvard Grieg with the Midcoast Symphony Orchestra on Jan. 14 and 15 at the Franco Center in Lewiston and at the Orion Performing Arts Center in Topsham.
Raising money while raising voices in song
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The Osher School of Music’s annual scholarship gala signaled its emotional return from a years-long hiatus by starting the show with the operatic intensity of “Don Giovanni.”
Experiencing Carnegie Hall from the stage
To the University of Southern Maine’s choral students, the real gift of performing on one of the world’s storied stages, Carnegie Hall, is perspective.
Broadway star shares Tony moment with Music School lecturer
USM’s Ed Reichert was 20 years ahead of the Tony Awards in recognizing Robyn Hurder’s star quality.