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University of
Southern Maine School of Music
FALL CALENDAR 2008
All events take place in Corthell
Concert Hall, USM Gorham campus,
unless otherwise noted -- Call the
Music Box Office at 780-5555
SEPTEMBER
Sunday, September 21, 3 p.m.
Evenings at Abromson /
Spotlight Concert Series
Eight Seasons
Hannaford Hall, Abromson Community
Education Center, USM Portland.
Each season has a "twin" in the
other hemisphere of the world. Join USM’s Robert Lehmann and the Portland
Chamber Orchestra, with Lisa Saffer as narrator, in a world tour of the earth's
Eight Seasons! Vivaldi's ever-popular "Four Seasons" will be performed alongside
its southern hemisphere counterpart, "Four Seasons of Buenos Aires," by
Argentine tango master, Astor Piazzola,
$15 general, $10 for USM staff and
OLLI members. For tickets call 780-5900 or visit
www.usm.maine.edu/cce. Co-presented by USM’s Center for Continuing
Education.
Sponsored by: Head and
Associates; Macdonald Page & Co LLC; and Murray, Plumb & Murray
Saturday, September 27, 1 p.m.
Old Fashioned Outdoor Band
Concert with USM Concert Band
Outside Corthell Hall
Bring the
family and lawn chairs to enjoy the USM Concert Band, conducted by Peter Martin,
performing its 6th annual old-fashioned concert on the green outside
Corthell Hall, Gorham. Hamburgers, veggie burgers, soda, milk, cookies,
ice-cream, etc. available at "old-fashioned" prices, Also, be sure to visit the
nearby USM Art Gallery before or after the concert.
Free
(Rain/cold weather concert site: Brooks Dining Center)
Sponsored by ARAMARK
OCTOBER
Friday, October 3, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Concert Series
Anastasia Antonacos, solo piano
Renowned pianist, faculty member and USM music
alumna, Anastasia Antonacos '97, performs solo piano repertoire spanning two
centuries including Beethoven’s Sonata Op. 31 No. 3, and Prokofiev’s “Romeo &
Juliet.” Preceded by a Special Spotlight Series Opening reception for corporate
sponsors and invited guests with USM’s new president.
$15/$10/$5.
Sponsored by H.M.
Payson & Co.
Friday, October 17, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Concert Series
Brian Diehl, trombone “Slides, Whistles, and
Song”
An evening
of musical fun that includes folksong compositions of Robert Schumann, Gustav
Mahler, and Ralph Vaughan Williams. Also included is the jazzy and emotional
“Colloquy” of William Goldstein; and the successful theme song, “Whistler and
His Dog,” written by Sousa's trombone soloist, Arthur Pryor. $15/$10/$5
Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank
Friday – Sunday,
October 31 – November 2
8
p.m. Friday and Saturday; 5 p.m. Sunday
Musical Theater
“A New Brain”
by William
Finn and James
Lapine
Q: What do you get when you
combine a nasty frog, brain surgery, a tap-dancing Jewish mother and a happy
ending? A: This quirky and witty little musical! William Finn's
semi-autobiographical musical is about making the most out of life in the face
of tragedy, as well as the healing power of art. A Maine Premiere (originally
produced at Lincoln Center Theater) directed by Ed Reichert and performed by our
musical theater majors.
$15/$10/$5.
Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings
Institution
NOVEMBER
Saturday, November 1, 3 p.m.
Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra
Gorham Middle
School
The Southern Maine
Symphony Orchestra will perform Mozart’s “Overture to the Abduction from the
Seraglio” and his “Sinfonia Concertante,” followed by Tchaikovsky’s “Symphony
No. 5, conducted by Robert Lehmann.
$6/$3
Sunday, November 9, 2 p.m.
USM Wind Ensemble
This elite
woodwind ensemble, under the direction of Peter Martin, will perform an
outstanding selection of music for winds.
$6/$3
Friday, November 14, 8 p.m.
Spotlight Concert Series
Trent Austin: "Clazz and Jassical"
USM faculty artist Trent Austin
will present an evening of exciting trumpet music from the 1700's to today. Some
of the featured composers will be Haydn, Debussy, Paganini, and Monk, as well as
a few originals of his own. Joining him are USM jazz faculty Chris Oberholtzer,
Gary Wittner, Bronek Suchanek, and others.
$15/$10/$5.
Sponsored by Dr. Dahlia and
Arthur Handman
Sunday, November 16, 2 p.m.
USM Concert Band
McCormack Performing Arts Center,
Gorham High School
Peter Martin conducts USM’s
largest ensemble, the USM Concert Band.
$6/$3
Tuesday, November 18, 7:30 p.m.
USM Jazz Ensembles
The USM Jazz Ensemble, directed by
Chris Oberholtzer and the Lab Jazz Ensemble, directed by Doug Owens, will
present an evening of traditional and contemporary works for big band.
$6/$3
Thursday, November 20, 7:30 p.m.
USM Youth Ensembles
Merrill Auditorium, Portland
Stunningly talented kids make up
the USM Youth Ensembles which include the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra,
conducted by Robert Lehmann; the Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by
Peter Martin; the Portland Young People’s String Consort, conducted by Deborah
Dabcyznski; and the Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, conducted by Dan Keller.
$6/$3 suggested donation at the door.
With the support from the Sam
L. Cohen Foundation
Saturday, November 22, 2 p.m.
USM Chorale
The University Chorale, conducted
by Robert Russell will perform a varied program of vocal music.
$6/$3
Monday, November 24, 7:30 p.m.
USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble
Michele Hansen Snow directs the
USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble.
$6/$3
DECEMBER
Tuesday, December 2, 7:30 p.m.
Joyous Sounds for a Festive
Season
Immanuel Baptist Church, 156 High
St., Portland
The USM Chamber Singers, conducted
by Robert Russell, present an annual tradition: sounds of the season sung by
USM’s premiere a cappella ensemble. Suggested donation $9.
Sponsored by Time Warner Cable
Friday, December 5, 5:30 – 10:30 p.m.
Season of Light: A New England Holiday
Celebration
18th annual Holiday Music
Scholarship Gala
Abromson Community Education
Center, USM Portland
A glittering prelude to the
holiday season! Formal dinner with cocktails, great music, a tremendous live
auction and raffle with fabulous prizes ... then enjoy a centerpiece concert
that features our talented students.
$90/$150 Reservations required.
Call 780-5003 or visit the web site for information and reservation form:
www.usm.maine.edu/music/holiday08
Sponsored by: Portland Volvo & Portland Saab
Saturday, December 6, 8 p.m.
USM Composers
Showcase
A concert of original
contemporary/classical music, directed by Daniel Sonenberg. Free.
Sunday, December 7, 2 p.m.
Opera Workshop
Our talented opera students
perform selected scenes directed by Ellen Chickering.
$6/$3
Sunday, December 14, 3 p.m.
Southern Maine
Children’s Chorus
Freeport Performing Arts Center
The Southern Maine Children’s
Chorus, conducted by Lise Dunn, part of the USM Youth Ensembles program,
performs their holiday-themed Winter Concert.
Donation.
Wednesday, December 31 all evening
New Year Gorham
Watch for our students and faculty
performing all around the town of Gorham in this community New Year’s
celebration. For more information go to www.newyeargorham.org
