USM School of Music

Fall 2017 Events CalendarFor up-to-date listings and more events, visit

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Thanks to Our 2017–2018 Corporate and Foundation Sponsors!

Patron SponsorsDr. Newell and Tenney ‘79 Augur Richard and Edna Krull

USM School of Music Advisory Board

Become a Season Sponsor for the USM School of MusicPatrons as well as businesses help underwrite our concerts. Uphold excellence in music performance and education by sponsoring one of our many exciting concerts.

For more information contact:Eileen Oberholtzer, Development Officer (207) 780-5273 eileen.oberholtzer@maine.edu

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School of Music Fall 2017 Events Calendar

Front cover photo of Corthell Concert Hall by Jean-Pierre Rousset

Tuesday, September 19 at 7:30 p.m.VISITING ARTIST Adam Swanson, pianoAdam Swanson is one of the world’s foremost performers of vintage American popular music, including ragtime, early jazz, the Great American Songbook, and more. Although only twenty-five years old, he has been a featured performer and lecturer at ragtime and jazz festivals across the United States, and he is the only four-time winner of the World Championship Old-Time Piano Playing Contest. We hope you will enjoy this unique recital featuring this amazing artist!

Ticket A

Concert arranged by Sue and Hank Schmitt

Friday, September 29 at 8 p.m.FACULTY CONCERT SERIESKimberly Lehmann, viola and Chiharu Naruse, piano The opening faculty concert of the season with Kimberly Lehmann and Chiharu Naruse features the viola, the lush alto voice of the violin family, in works to include Schubert, Bach, Bax and Prokofiev.

Ticket A

Sponsored by USM School of Music Advisory Board

Saturday, October 7 at 1 p.m.Old-Fashioned Outdoor Band ConcertUSM Concert Band conducted by Trae BlancoJoin the USM Concert Band and their conductor, Dr. Trae Blanco as they kick off the year long celebration of America’s great artist, Leonard Bernstein, in the celebration Bernstein at 100!

On the green outside of Corthell Hall, USM Gorham (inclement weather site: Brooks Student Center)

Concert is free; BBQ is cash only

Sponsored by Sodexo

Saturday, October 7 from 9:30 a.m.–NoonThe USM All State Boot CampYOUNG MUSICIANSJoin USM Artist Faculty as they lead master classes in preparation of the 2018 All State Auditions. Register online beginning August 1. More details at usm.maine.edu/music/allstatebootcamp.

Friday, November 17 at 8 p.m.FACULTY CONCERTPortland Jazz OrchestraDirected by Christopher OberholtzerChris Oberholtzer leads Maine’s premier big band, the Portland Jazz Orchestra in a concert that features original compositions and arrangements by members of the band. This promises to be a swingin’ evening!

Ticket A

Sunday, November 19 at 5 p.m. Celestial Sounds: University Chorale, Southern Maine Children’s Choir* and Southern Maine Youth Chorale*The “Celestial Sounds” concert will be an uplifting musical experience that is designed to reach a broad audience. Works to be featured include classical composers such as Haydn and Mozart as well as more contemporary works including a Broadway medley. In addition to diverse programming, this concert will include a diverse range of singers featuring the Southern Maine Children’s Chorus, Southern Maine Youth Chorale, and the University Chorale. The “Celestial Sounds” concert is sure to be a heavenly experience!

State Street Church, 159 State Street, Portland

Ticket B

* USM Youth Ensembles are sponsored by Macy’s

Friday and Saturday, October 20 and 21VISITING ARTISTDr. John KratusContemporary Musicking Residency and the 9th Annual Northern New England Collegiate Symposium on Music Education CEUs are available for music teachers.

A leading voice in creativity studies and innovation in music education, John Kratus has shared his ideas for contemporary music education practice with audiences around world. His 5-part series will address the value of amateurism, creative listening, songwriting and entrepreneurship for contemporary music students of all ages.

Recommended for educators, but open to all. Prices for attending individual sessions or the entire conference can be found on the web site, or by calling the USM Music Box Office.

Sponsored by Warren Memorial Foundation

Friday, October 13 at 8 p.m.FACULTY CONCERT SERIESLaura Kargul in Recital: A Night at the OperaOpera has long inspired great composers who write for piano. Piano and opera fans alike will be captivated as Laura Kargul brings the drama and lyricism of opera to her performances of Mozart’s Sonata in C Minor K. 457 and Chopin’s beloved “arias for piano,” the Nocturnes. She will conclude with two of Liszt’s most stunning bravura opera transcriptions, Wagner’s “Liebestod” and the Reminiscences de Norma (Bellini).

Ticket A

Saturday, November 18 at 8 p.m. Opera Workshop PerformanceDirected by Mariana Mihai-ZoeterThe NEW Orient Express-All aboard for OPERA

You’re invited to discover the newest itinerary of this famous train, which now includes –tickets to famous opera houses from each of the important cities where the train stops.

Ticket B

Tuesday, November 28 at 7:30 p.m.Joyous Sounds for a Festive Season: USM Chamber SingersConducted by Nicolás Alberto DosmanWilliston-Immanuel United Church

156 High Street, Portland

$12 suggested donation at the door

Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank

Monday, October 23 from 3–6:30 p.m.VISITING ARTISTDr. Arlene Shrut Voice Master ClassA faculty member of The Juilliard School and Manhattan School of Music, Dr. Arlene Shrut was honored as inaugural “Coach of the Year” in 2003 by Classical Singer Magazine. Hailed as a “strong and sensitive pianist” by The New York Times, she has performed across America, Canada and Europe. At USM Dr. Shrut will give a presentation on “Successful Auditioning” as well as a voice master class, followed by a session of questions and answers.

Free

Sponsored by Warren Memorial Foundation

Tuesday-Wednesday, November 28 & 29VISITING ARTISTMark Gibson, Conductor/Pianist/Author Master ClassesTwo-days of master classes in conducting, opera and piano with internationally-acclaimed visiting artist, Mark Gibson, director of Orchestral Studies at the College-Conservatory of Music (CCM), University of Cincinnati, guest conducting faculty at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the Hochschule für Musik und Theater, München, former music director of the New York City Opera National Company, and author of The Beat Stops Here (Oxford University Press).

All master classes are free

Find complete details

www.usm.maine.edu/music/markgibson

Sponsored by Warren Memorial FoundationTuesday, Nov. 28 10-12 Opera master class 2-5 Piano master class

Thursday November 30 at 7:30 p.m.USM Jazz Ensemble Directed by Christopher OberholtzerTicket B

Friday and Sunday, October 27 and 28 at 8 p.m., Sunday, October 29 at 2 p.m.MUSICAL THEATRE

OF THEE I SING Book by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Byskind Music by George Gershwin Lyrics by Ira Gershwin Directed by Edward ReichertThis all-American political satire focuses on the election campaign and Presidency of John P. Wintergreen, whose party, lacking a viable platform, runs on love. With politicians skewered right and left, Of Thee I Sing is an hilarious and timeless send-up of national institutions that is as relevant as ever, (It even features its own impeachment proceedings!). In 1932, this show was the first musical to win the Pullitzer Prize for best drama!

“Of Thee I Sing” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH, INC.

Ticket A

Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution and Richard & Edna Krull

Friday, November 3 at 8 p.m. FACULTY CONCERT SERIESBarry Saunders “Classically Sax” With Dean Stein, violin; Patrick Owen, cello; and Chiharu Naruse, piano Barry Saunders has assembled fellow musicians to highlight the saxophone, including several major works for saxophone with piano accompaniment, and several pieces for saxophone in a chamber music setting.

Ticket A

Thursday, November 16 at 7 p.m. USM Youth Ensembles InstrumentalMerrill Auditorium, 20 Myrtle Street, Portland

• Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Robert Lehmann

• Portland Youth Wind Ensemble, conducted by Trae Blanco

• Portland Young People’s String Consort, conducted by Deborah Dabczynski

• Portland Youth Junior Orchestra, conducted by Ferdinand Liva

Suggested Donation $8/$5 at the door

Sponsored by Macy’s

Saturday, November 4 at 8 p.m.Southern Maine Symphony OrchestraConducted by Robert LehmannGorham Middle School Auditorium 106 Weeks Road, Gorham

Ticket B

Tuesday, November 7 at 7 a.m.USM Jazz Combos ConcertOne Longfellow Square, Portland

Admission is $5 in advance, and on the day of the concert $10 for adults, $7 for seniors and $5 for students. For more information, visit onelongfellowsquare.com.

Sunday, November 5 at 2 p.m. Lennie and John at 100: USM Concert BandConducted by Trae BlancoFeaturing Mariana Mihai-Zoeter, soprano and SSG Chris Leslin, euphonium, West Point Band, we celebrate two great Americans, John F. Kennedy and Leonard Bernstein.

McCormack Performing Arts Center 41 Morrill Avenue, Gorham

Ticket B

Tuesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m.USM Vocal Jazz EnsemblesDirected by Taylor O’DonnellTicket B

School of Music Fall 2017 Events Calendar

Tickets and Reservations:Ticket A: $15 adult, $10 seniors, USM employees and alumni, $5 students

Ticket B: $8 adult, $5 students, seniors, USM employees and alumni

Events with special pricing are noted.

Music Box Office: (207) 780-5555 // TTY: 780-5646. 

usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice

Cancellations:Changes to event listings will be noted on our website at usm.maine.edu/music. In case of inclement weather, call the USM Storm Line at (207) 780-4800.

Concert Locations:Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus at 37 College Avenue. Free parking for evening and weekend events in student or faculty lots.

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Wednesday, Nov. 29 10-12 Conducting master class 3:45-5 USM Wind Ensemble, open rehearsal under Mark Gibson 7-9:30 Conducting master class with Southern Maine Symphony

Orchestra and USM graduate conducting students

Friday, December 1 at 6 p.m.Home for the Holidays 27th Annual Scholarship GalaCorthell Hall, USM Gorham Campus

Home to the School of Music for generations of music students, Corthell Hall will be decked out in style for the 27th Annual School of Music Scholarship Gala. This signature event is a kick-off to the holiday season, highlights our School of Music students, entertains hundreds of guests and most importantly, raises money to support our talented young musicians. We’ll celebrate many wonderful memories of this very special night in the place where so many memories have been made of music, of scholarship, and of friendship!

$125 per person / $200 per person to enroll on the Host Committee | Black Tie Optional

For tickets and more information, contact Binney Brackett at (207) 780-5003 or brackett@maine.edu

For more information, visit usm.maine.edu/music

Saturday, December 2 at 8 p.m. Composers ShowcaseFeaturing the USM Composers Ensemble Directed by Daniel SonenbergFree

Sunday, December 3 at 5 p.m.“The Bach Buch “ USM Wind Ensemble Conducted by Trae BlancoTicket B

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