Spotlight and Special Events8 Celli + SopranoScott Harris and Friends

Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m.Corthell Concert Hall, USM GorhamEight celli produce a musical evening with Hispanic flair, featuring Bachianas Brasilieras Nos. 1 and 5 by Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, Canto by

Scott Harris, and Manuel de Falla’s Seven Popular Spanish Songs.Ticket A Sponsored by USM School of Music Advisory Board

Old-Fashioned Outdoor Band ConcertUSM Concert Band; Peter Martin, conductor

Saturday, September 29 at 1 p.m.On the Green outside of Corthell Hall, USM Gorham (Inclement weather site: Brooks Student Center) Free The USM Concert Band celebrates ten years of this end-of-summer tradition. Time stands still at the old-fashioned outdoor concert and picnic, featuring favorite concert band selections. A barbeque lunch at old-fashioned prices will be available starting at noon, rain or shine. Bring the whole family, and don’t forget your lawn chairs.Sponsored by ARAMARK

Great Romantic SonatasLaura Kargul, piano

Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m.Corthell Concert Hall, USM GorhamLaura Kargul will share her widely acclaimed affinity for the music of the romantic period by performing the monumental last piano sonatas of Schubert and Chopin, two stunning, soul-searching masterpieces: Schubert’s Sonata in B-Flat Major D. 960 and Chopin’s Sonata in B Minor, Op. 58.

As always, she will also share her unique insights into the works by commenting from the stage.Ticket A Sponsored by Dr. Dahlia and Arthur L. Handman

Stuff We Dig!Christopher Oberholtzer with the Faculty Jazz Ensemble

Friday, October 26 at 8 p.m.Corthell Concert Hall, USM GorhamEverybody has a favorite song (or two). You may discover new titles to add to your list when these School of Music faculty perform some of the jazz tunes they love most. This memorable concert features Chris

Oberholtzer, trombone; Bill Street, saxophone; Jed Wilson, piano; Gary Wittner, guitar; Bronek Suchanek, bass; Les Harris Jr., drums; and Brent LaCasce, vocals.Ticket A

AssassinsMusic & Lyrics: Stephen Sondheim Book: John Weidman Directed by Ed Reichert

Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m. Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m.Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.Corthell Concert Hall, USM GorhamPerformed as a revue in one act, Assassins offers up nine sharply drawn sketches of people who killed presidents of the United States – or gave it their best shot. The winner of multiple TONY Awards, Sondheim’s glimmering and flavorful score gives a nod to the all-American sounds of Foster, Sousa, and Copland. It remains provocative, innovative, riveting, and timely as ever in this election year. “Everybody just hold tight to your dreams!”Ticket A Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution

Youth Ensembles Fall Instrumental Concert Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra; Robert Lehmann, conductorPortland Wind Ensemble; Peter Martin, conductorPortland Young People’s String Consort; Deborah Dabcyznski, conductorPortland Youth Junior Orchestra; Dino Liva, conductor

Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m.Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, Portland$6/$3 suggested donation at the door; Open SeatingSponsored by Macy’s

Portland Youth Symphony Celebrates 70 Years!MAHLER, Symphony No. 3Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra; Southern Maine Symphony OrchestraRobert Lehmann, conductorTeresa Herold ‘02, Mezzo-soprano, Metropolitan Opera

Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m.Merrill Auditorium, Myrtle Street, PortlandThe USM School of Music celebrates the Portland Youth Symphony Orchestra’s 70th anniversary with a performance of Gustav Mahler’s 3rd Symphony. In classic Mahler design, the performance will bring together a large orchestral force involving the Southern Maine Symphony Orchestra, the School of Music Women’s Choir, the Southern Maine Children’s Choir, and faculty artists.$12 suggested donation at the door; Open Seating Sponsored by Macy’s; Macdonald Page & Co LLC and Murray, Plumb & Murray

Joyous Sounds for a Festive Season USM Chamber Singers; Robert Russell, conductor

Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m.Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High Street, PortlandThe USM Chamber Singers present an annual tradition: sounds of the season sung by this premiere a cappella ensemble. $9 suggested donation at the door Sponsored by Norway Savings Bank

Come A-Caroling 22nd Annual Scholarship GalaFriday, December 7 from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Abromson Community Education Center, PortlandA glittering prelude to the holiday season in the spirit of Charles Dickens. Our annual gala raises funds to support music student scholarships. Enjoy a fabulous evening of fine dining and live performances from our acclaimed ensembles. Reservations include elegant hors d’oeuvres, a festive holiday banquet with tableside serenading, champagne, dessert and coffee — live auction and centerpiece concert. For more information, call Ms. Brackett at (207) 780-5003 or email brackett@usm.maine.edu.$90 per person. $150 per person to enroll on the Host Committee. Cash bar. Sponsored by Portland Volvo and Portland Saab

Friday, September 28 at 8 p.m.8 Celli + Soprano (see details at left)Sponsored by USM School of Music Advisory Board

Saturday, September 29 at 1:00 p.m.Old-Fashioned Outdoor Band Concert (see details at left)Sponsored by ARAMARK

Saturday, September 29 at 3:30 p.m.Percussion Master ClassLynn Vartan, percussion; Bridget Convey, pianoTicket C, sold at the door*

Sunday, September 30 at 2 p.m.Guest Artist PerformanceLynn Vartan, percussion; Bridget Convey, piano Featuring a world premiere composition by USM faculty member, Daniel Sonenberg.Ticket A

Thursday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m.Faculty and Guest Artist RecitalGary Sperl, clarinet; Thomas Parchman, clarinet; Anastasia Antonacos, pianoTicket A

Wednesday, October 10 at 10 a.m.Public Lecture with Sebastian Currier, composerFree and open to the public

Friday, October 19 at 8 p.m.Great Romantic Sonatas (see details at left)Laura Kargul, pianoSponsored by Dr. Dahlia and Arthur L. Handman

Friday, October 26 at 1:30 p.m.Voice Master Class with John McVeighTicket C, sold at the door*

Friday, October 26 at 8 p.m.Stuff We Dig! (see details at left)

Sunday, October 28 at 2 p.m.Wind Ensemble Peter Martin, director

Friday, November 2 at 10 a.m.Piano Master Class with Ran Dank Presented in collaboration with Portland Ovations.Ticket C, sold at the door*

Friday, November 2 at 8 p.m.Saturday, November 3 at 8 p.m.Sunday, November 4 at 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.Assassins (see details at left)Sponsored by Saco & Biddeford Savings Institution

Friday, November 9 at 7:30 p.m. Messiaen’s Vingt Regards sur L’Enfant-Jésus (1944) Performed by pianists Chiharu Naruse, Anastasia Antonacos ’97 and Bridget Convey. Pre-concert talk by Daniel Sonenberg at 6:30 p.m. Ticket B

Saturday, November 10 at 5 p.m. Handel’s MessiahUSM Chorale Robert Russell, conductor Woodfords Congregational Church 202 Woodford Street, PortlandTicket B, sold at the door

Thursday, November 15 at 7 p.m.USM Youth Ensembles Fall Instrumental Concert(see details at left)Sponsored by Macy’s

Friday, November 16 at 7 p.m.Portland Youth Symphony Celebrates 70 Years! (see details at left)Sponsored by Macy’s; Macdonald Page & Co LLC and Murray, Plumb & Murray

Sunday, November 18 at 2 p.m.USM Concert Band Peter Martin, conductorMcCormack Performing Arts CenterGorham High School, 41 Morrill Ave., GorhamTicket B, sold at the door

Sunday, November 18 at 5 p.m.Graduate Showcase RecitalEllen Chickering, directorFree

Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m.Joyous Sounds for a Festive SeasonUSM Chamber Singers (see details at left)Williston-Immanuel United Church, 156 High Street, PortlandSuggested donation $9 at the doorSponsored by Norway Savings Bank

Thursday, November 29 at 7:30 p.m.USM Jazz Ensemble Chris Oberholtzer, directorTicket B

Friday, November 30 at 8 p.m.USM Vocal Jazz Ensemble(s)Brent LaCasce, directorTicket B

Saturday, Dec. 1 at 8 p.m.2012 USM Composers Showcase ConcertFeaturing the USM Composers EnsembleDan Sonenberg, directorFree

Sunday, December 2 at 2 p.m.Opera Workshop Scenes Concert Ellen Chickering, directorTicket B

Friday, December 7 from 5:30 to 10 p.m.22nd Annual Scholarship Gala“Come A-Caroling” (see details at left)Reservations required.Read about the Gala at: usm.maine.edu/music.Sponsored by Portland Volvo and Portland Saab

Thursday, December 13 at 7:30 p.m.Southern Maine Children’s ChoirA USM Youth Ensemble Paul McGovern, conductor$6/$3 suggested donation at the doorSponsored by Macy’s

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For reservations, call the Music Box Office at (207) 780-5555. TTY: (207) 780-5646. Or, visit www.usm.maine.edu/music/boxoffice. Concert Locations: Unless otherwise indicated, all events take place at Corthell Concert Hall on the USM Gorham campus at 37 College Ave. Parking is free for evening and weekend events.Changes to event listings will be noted on our website at www.usm.maine.edu/music. In case of snow cancellations, call (207) 780-4800. Members of the media: please visit our Press Room at www.usm.maine.edu/music/press-room. Ticket A: $15 general admission, $10 seniors and USM faculty/staff, $5 studentsTicket B: $6 general admission, $3 students and seniorsTicket C: $6Events with special pricing are so noted*Free for USM music students, faculty and staff, and USM Youth Ensembles members

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In the spirit of Charles Dickens’ classic, “A Christmas Carol,” we’ll visit the Past, Present and Future of the USM School of Music, with holiday music galore. No Scrooges allowed!

Our annual gala raises funds to support music student scholarships. Enjoy a fabulous evening of fine dining and live performances from our acclaimed ensembles.

Reservations include elegant hors d’oeuvres, a festive holiday banquet with tableside serenading, champagne, dessert and coffee – live auction and centerpiece concert. $90 per person. $150 per person to enroll on the Host Committee. Cash bar.

For more information about the School of Music’s 22nd Annual Scholarship Gala, call Ms. Brackett at (207) 780-5003 or email brackett@usm.maine.edu.

Read about the Gala at: www.usm.maine.edu/music.

Friday, December 7, 20125:30-10 p.m.Abromson Community Education Center Portland

37 College AvenueGorham, ME 04038

Nonprofit OrganizationU.S. Postage PAIDPortland, ME 04101Permit No. 370

Patron SponsorsDr. Dahlia and Arthur L. Handman USM School of Music Advisory Board

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